Cloud Engineer

System One

Reston, VA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS

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SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Architectural Services, Automation, Best Practices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Cryptography, DevOps, Docker, Engineering, Enterprise Applications, Environmental Issues, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), GitHub, Government, Government Contracts, Identify Issues, Jenkins, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Security, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Regulatory Requirements, Scalable System Development, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Administration, Software Engineering, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Technical Delivery, United States Citizen, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

LOCATION

Reston, VA(remote)

POSTED

Today

Cloud Engineer
100% remote
US Citizenship is required per government contract
$50/hr W2

The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and services to support enterprise applications and operations. This role ensures the scalability, reliability, and security of cloud environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technical solutions.
This role will work with cross-functional teams to support cloud-based applications and services, automate deployments, and ensure system reliability and performance. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, strong scripting skills, and a solid understanding of DevOps practices and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes

Key Responsibilities:
1. Design and Implement Cloud Infrastructure – 30%
Build scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud architectures using services from AWS, Azure, or GCP.
2. Automate Infrastructure and Deployments (IaC) – 25%
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to automate environment setup.
3. Monitor, Troubleshoot, and Optimize Systems – 20%
Use monitoring tools to track system health, resolve performance issues, and continuously optimize cloud resources for cost and efficiency.
4. Ensure Security and Compliance – 15%
Apply cloud security best practices, manage IAM policies, and ensure systems comply with organizational and regulatory requirements.
5. Support CI/CD and DevOps Practices – 10%
Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines, integrating automation to streamline code deployments and testing workflows.

Nice to have skills:
• Cloud Platform Expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP) – 3+ years
Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing services on at least one major cloud platform.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) – 2+ years
Proven ability to automate infrastructure provisioning and management using IaC tools.
• Networking & Security in the Cloud – 3+ years
Solid knowledge of cloud networking, IAM, encryption, and compliance best practices.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting Tools (CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, etc.) – 2+ years
Ability to proactively monitor performance and quickly resolve issues in cloud environments. Join USCIS in transforming its network operations through automation. If you are a Network Engineering professional passionate about automation and eager to contribute to a vital government agency, we look forward to your application.
• Scripting & Automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell) – 3+ years
Strong scripting skills for automating deployment, monitoring, and administrative tasks.
• CI/CD & DevOps Tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) – 2+ years

Required skills:
Minimum of 5 years of Cloud Engineering experience

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About the Company

System One

Every day, System One focuses on services and solutions that require a high degree of specialization, in-demand technical skills, and large-scale operational expertise. We are essential partners to those on the front lines of our nation’s most critical infrastructure, technology, and life sciences initiatives.

Founded more than 40 years ago as a staffing partner to the engineering industry, today System One is a diversified organization operating in over 50 locations and putting more than 9,000 people to work in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

COMPANY SIZE

2,500 to 4,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

WEBSITE

https://systemone.com