Job Description
Join our elite team at NexusCloud Solutions and help revolutionize cloud infrastructure for federal clients. We're urgently seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to lead high-impact projects in Washington DC. This is a rare opportunity to shape critical systems while receiving competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
Why Join Us? Work on cutting-edge AWS/Azure deployments, mentor junior engineers, and enjoy a collaborative environment with flexible remote options. We offer rapid career growth and the chance to make tangible impact on national security initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable cloud solutions using AWS/Azure services
- Lead CI/CD pipeline automation and DevOps best practices
- Conduct security audits and compliance assessments for federal systems
- Mentor junior engineers through technical reviews and architecture sessions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical projects
- Optimize cloud costs and performance for enterprise-scale deployments
- Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and industry trends
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering with AWS/Azure
- Expertise in Terraform, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code
- Strong background in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI)
- Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, or CompTIA Security+)
- Federal government clearance or ability to obtain one
- Experience with federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST)
- Proven track record of leading cloud migration projects
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field