Cloud Engineer

BridgePhase

Cloud Engineer responsible for building scalable applications and cloud infrastructure for USCIS. Collaborating within Agile frameworks to enhance immigration processes and services.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSBootstrapCloudKubernetesPackerTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and support high-performing, scalable software applications and cloud infrastructure that directly contribute to USCIS modernization efforts
Support newly awarded contract initiatives in cloud engineering
Collaborate within Agile methodologies with an emphasis on automation, continuous integration, and continuous delivery
Help USCIS streamline immigration processes, improve customer service, and maintain the integrity of the immigration system through state-of-the-art software solutions
Work closely with Product Owners and Developers for project success

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience working in software engineering, cloud engineering, or platform engineering focused roles
Strong understanding of industry standards and best practices for building services in IaaS/PaaS/SaaS cloud environments
Experience with modern container orchestration systems such as Kubernetes
Strong understanding of AWS technology offerings and cloud fundamentals
Ability to work within Agile development teams to deliver end-to-end automation of deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management in cloud environments
Ability to work closely with Product Owners, Developers, and external development teams to build and configure high-performing, scalable cloud-based infrastructure
Proven aptitude to create scripts and/or templates to automate and/or bootstrap infrastructure provisioning and management tasks
Experience building and configuring CI/CD delivery environments using Agile delivery methodologies
Extensive experience developing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) solutions using tools like Packer, Terraform, Ansible, and Helm
Exceptional communication skills and desire to work in a collaborative, “badgeless” team environment consisting of Government clients, Contractors, and Stakeholders
AWS certifications are highly desirable
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline preferred
U.S. Citizenship required due to client requirements
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation that reflects your skills and impact
Multiple bonus programs rewarding performance, company growth, and employee referrals
Flexible PTO with 20 days to use when you need them
All federal holidays paid to help you truly recharge
7 paid sick leave because health always comes first
100% paid parental leave
401(k) with 6% match and no vesting period
Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans with low out-of-pocket costs
Short- and long-term disability and life insurance included
Pet insurance to support your four-legged family
Annual professional development budget for training, certifications, and conferences
Two paid community service days for causes that matter to you
Social pod budget to connect with teammates wherever you live

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud engineeringsoftware engineeringplatform engineeringIaaSPaaSSaaSKubernetesAWSInfrastructure as CodeConfiguration as Code

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationteamworkproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detailcustomer serviceproject managementinterpersonal skillsleadership

Certifications

AWS certificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Information SystemsBachelor's Degree in Engineering