Cloud Engineer

divh2Cloud Engineer / h2pSpry Methods is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support a federal customer undergoing a major cloud modernization initiative. This role will support the migration of mission-critical systems from on-premises environments to cloud infrastructure, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable operations. / ppThe Cloud Engineer will collaborate with DevOps engineers, application teams, cybersecurity stakeholders, and government personnel to design, implement, migrate, and sustain cloud-based environments. This position plays a key role in ensuring system availability, performance, security, and compliance throughout the cloud adoption lifecycle. / ph3Position Responsibilities / h3ulliSupport the planning and execution of on-premises to cloud migrations, including application, data, and infrastructure components / liliDesign, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation best practices / liliConfigure and manage cloud environments using Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings (e.g., AWS, Azure, or equivalent government cloud platforms) / liliCollaborate with DevOps and application teams to integrate cloud environments into existing CI / CD pipelines and release processes / liliMaintain and manage Linux-based systems in cloud and hybrid environments / liliSupport hybrid architectures, ensuring interoperability between legacy on-prem systems and cloud services during phased migrations / liliImplement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system reliability and performance / liliApply updates, troubleshoot cloud-related issues, and coordinate with vendors or internal teams to resolve incidents / liliEnsure cloud solutions meet federal security and compliance requirements, including secure configuration, access controls, and vulnerability remediation / liliSupport the migration and modernization of third-party applications (COTS / GOTS) to cloud environments / liliDevelop and maintain documentation for cloud architectures, configurations, migration activities, and operational procedures / liliParticipate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with stakeholders to gather and validate requirements / liliAdvise government personnel on incremental improvements to cloud architectures, tooling, and operational processes / li / ulh3Minimum Requirements / h3ulliActive Top Secret (TS) clearance / liliBachelors Degree / lili16 years of experience in a Cloud Engineer or DevOps-focused role / liliHands-on experience deploying or supporting cloud infrastructure in production environments / liliExperience supporting Linux-based systems / liliFamiliarity with automation, scripting, or Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM) / liliExperience working in Agile environments (SAFe, Scrum, or Kanban) / liliStrong troubleshooting skills and the ability to support mission-critical systems / li / ulh3Preferred Qualifications / h3ulliExperience supporting hybrid or cloud migration initiatives in federal or classified environments / liliExposure to DevOps tools and CI / CD pipelines / liliExperience supporting multi-system enterprise environments / liliFamiliarity with federal security frameworks and compliance standards / liliExperience working with both structured and unstructured data sources / li / ul / div