Guidehouse

Senior Cloud Engineer – DoD Enterprise Cloud Operations

Guidehouse

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $113,000 - $188,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

  • Provide advanced technical leadership for cloud computing support and administration within Department of Defense environments.
  • Plan and lead cloud infrastructure management activities, including provisioning, optimization, and recovery of mission-critical systems.
  • Coordinate updates for PaaS/SaaS offerings, decommission obsolete services, and assist in defining best practices and security standards.
  • Serve as a technical authority in cloud operations and may supervise engineering teams to ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity and governance requirements.
  • Lead cloud environment management activities, including provisioning, maintenance, optimization, and disaster recovery.
  • Evaluate cloud performance metrics and recommend major changes to improve reliability, scalability, and mission readiness.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and senior leadership to align cloud strategies with DoD mission objectives.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "Secret" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
  • At least 9 years of relevant experience.
  • Extensive experience in cloud engineering and administration within DoD, federal or similar environments.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, DoD-approved environments) and automation tools.
  • Expertise in cloud security, compliance, and performance optimization.
  • Familiarity with NIST standards, RMF processes, and DoD governance requirements.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills for interfacing with technical teams and senior management.
Benefits
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Care.com annual membership
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
cloud engineeringcloud administrationcloud securityperformance optimizationprovisioningdisaster recoveryautomation toolsPaaSSaaSNIST standards
Soft skills
leadershipcommunication
Certifications
Federal security clearanceDoD Secret security clearance