Cloud Platform Engineer - Clearance Required at Jobgether – United States

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer - Clearance Required in United States.

This role provides an opportunity to design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure that supports mission-critical applications for federal clients. You will work on hybrid and multi-cloud environments, building scalable, secure, and highly available systems that power operations across defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors. The position involves both hands-on engineering and strategic system design, integrating automation, monitoring, and security best practices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including government stakeholders, to ensure robust performance and compliance. The role demands expertise in cloud platforms, distributed systems, and DevOps tools, and rewards engineers who thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. This is ideal for candidates who enjoy tackling complex technical challenges while contributing to national missions.

In this role, you will:

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure that supports enterprise-level applications and multi-cloud environments.
• Configure hardware, software, networking, and storage components, while implementing security policies and access controls.
• Automate testing, deployment, configuration management, and infrastructure provisioning using tools like GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of both infrastructure and applications, including monitoring and alerting with tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and ELK.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and internal teams to resolve software issues, support platform adoption, and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain code, including APIs and automation scripts, while debugging and optimizing existing systems.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and integrate innovative solutions to enhance cloud platform capabilities.

Candidates should bring:

• Active Secret clearance (required).
• 5+ years of experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining large-scale distributed systems.
• Expertise in hybrid and multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Proficiency with Linux, container orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm, Rancher), and cloud monitoring tools.
• Strong coding skills in Python, Java, or Go, and experience with automation scripts, APIs, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, Ansible, and automated provisioning.
• Knowledge of identity and access management (Active Directory, SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect).
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (SEC+ or equivalent).
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, prior GovTech experience, Agile development familiarity, and Kubernetes certification (CKAD/CKA).

• Competitive salary range: $131,161.74 – $227,168.42, depending on experience and location.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities and technical training.
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies in mission-critical government projects.
• Supportive and collaborative environment with high-impact work.