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AIS (Applied Information Sciences) · 2 months ago

Azure Cloud Engineer

Tazewell County, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

AIS is a mission-driven company that values collaboration and continuous growth. They are seeking a Senior Azure Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure cloud-based solutions for federal defense and intelligence missions, ensuring optimal deployment and integration in accordance with industry best practices.

Cloud ComputingConsultingInformation TechnologySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and implement cloud reference architectures aligned to DoD and federal cloud strategies

Design resilient, scalable, and cost-optimized cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) across environments (Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, DoD IL5/6, JWCC)

Leverage containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, AKS, EKS, OpenShift) to enable secure, portable, and reusable deployments

Build Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Bicep, or CloudFormation to accelerate deployments

Implement CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) to support automated testing, compliance, and deployment

Integrate AI/ML and data platform services into cloud architectures to enable advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and digital engineering

Apply DoD Zero Trust principles and STIG compliance to cloud workloads

Ensure security and compliance with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and DISA SRG controls

Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes through RMF documentation, automation, and compliance validation

Monitor and optimize cloud performance, cost, and availability

Troubleshoot complex issues across networking, compute, storage, and security domains

Collaborate with government system owners, integrators, and AIS teams to ensure mission readiness

Qualification

AzureInfrastructure as CodeDevSecOpsCloud ArchitectureCompTia Security+NetworkingSecurity ComplianceCollaborationCommunicationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field — or equivalent professional experience

3–7 years in cloud engineering, architecture, or DevSecOps roles

Hands-on experience with Azure required

Proficiency in tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and CloudFormation

Active DoD Secret clearance (minimum), with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI if required

Must be based in the DC Metro area

CompTia Security+ certification required

Strong foundation in networking, security, identity, and access management

Deep understanding of DoD security frameworks, including RMF, DISA SRGs, and Zero Trust principles

Preferred

Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) certification

Other relevant Cloud certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Solutions Architect, etc.)

Experience supporting DoD digital engineering initiatives (e.g., Model-Based Systems Engineering, FPAAs, heterogeneous integration)

Experience with data platforms and analytics services (Databricks, Synapse, Redshift)

Familiarity with container security, DevSecOps toolchains, and automated compliance frameworks

Prior experience delivering mission-focused solutions for DoD, DISA, Army, Navy, or Air Force customers

Benefits

Employee Ownership: Your contributions directly impact the company’s success, and you share in its achievements.

Continuous Learning: Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth.

Inclusive Culture: A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone’s voice is valued.

Mission-Driven Work: Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities.

Company

AIS (Applied Information Sciences)

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AIS (Applied Information Sciences) specializes in IT transformation and AI solutions for large commercial and federal enterprises, delivering compliant and transformative cloud and data solutions that speed up time to value, sunset legacy technology, and accelerate innovation.

Founded in 1982

Reston, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees