Lead Cloud Engineer

Soliel, LLC

Lead Cloud Engineer managing Azure GovCloud environments for Soliel LLC. Ensuring IL5/IL6 compliance and optimized operational efficiency in cloud operations.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeFort Eustis • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Azure GovCloud environments, ensuring IL5/IL6 compliance while leading cloud security initiatives and disaster recovery strategies. Proficient in managing DevOps practices and mentoring teams to optimize performance and maintain federal security standards.

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Azure GovCloud OperationsIL5/IL6 ComplianceMicrosoft Defender for CloudTerraform Infrastructure as CodeCompTIA Security+ Certification

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Hard Skills

Azure Cloud OperationsDisaster Recovery StrategiesBusiness Continuity PlanningVulnerability ManagementCI/CD Best PracticesIncident ResponseRoot-Cause AnalysisCost Management OptimizationSTIG ScanningACAS Compliance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder ManagementMentoringCoaching

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Defender for CloudAzure Cost ManagementAzure DevOpsGitLab IntegrationAzure CLI

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+

Industry Keywords

FISMA ComplianceNIPR/SIPR EnvironmentsCloud Security PostureContinuous Compliance MonitoringTechnical Requirements Translation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, implementation, and governance of Azure GovCloud environments to ensure IL5/IL6 compliance across all systems and workloads
Own and enforce cloud security posture using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, ACAS, STIG scanning, and continuous compliance monitoring to maintain federal security standards
Architect and manage disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BCP) strategies across all environments (NIPR/SIPR), including regular testing and validation of recovery objectives
Manage the infrastructure team’s DevOps project board and story-boards, while mentoring and coaching Cloud Engineers and support staff
Provide weekly infrastructure briefs to the Information Owner and other stakeholders to keep them informed of status and trends
Own the SLA for all managed applications, driving incident response and root-cause analysis
Oversee patching, vulnerability mitigation, and monitoring across NIPR/SIPR environments
Optimize cost and performance using Azure Cost Management, Advisor, and Policy
Lead the IaC strategy using Terraform, ARM templates, and Azure CLI
Own Azure DevOps pipelines, GitLab integration, and CI/CD best practices, while driving automation of secure data transfers between NIPR and SIPR storage
Liaise with government stakeholders, auditors, and vendors, translating technical requirements into business-friendly language to ensure clear communication and alignment

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud operations, with 5+ years in Azure GovCloud (IL5/IL6)
Bachelor’s or higher in Engineering, Science, or IT
CompTIA Security+ certification
Deep knowledge of IL5/IL6, STIG, ACAS, and FISMA compliance
Experience with Azure Defender, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and vulnerability management
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Major medical, dental, and vision
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)