Senior Cloud Engineer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Cloud Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA .

The Senior Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure Azure cloud infrastructures in support of mission-critical operations. This role focuses on security monitoring and threat detection, leveraging modern DevOps tools and practices to support complex cloud environments.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting Azure cloud services and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates

• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Azure cloud environments while implementing security best practices

• Leveraging Azure data services including Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel to ensure security posture and compliance

• Writing and maintaining automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI and executing them using Azure Functions

• Configuring network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and other network controls to protect cloud resources

• Managing Azure compute, storage, networking, and database services to ensure complete and functioning systems

• Applying security best practices and compliance standards while collaborating effectively across teams to address complex technical needs
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of IT experience in lieu of a degree

• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering and/or development

• Experience designing and deploying Azure-based solutions and working with DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps or Git

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP

• Experience automating workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML, or JSON

• Experience with cloud template technologies including Azure Resource Manager and GitHub Enterprise

• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., Security+, SSCP) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Security Engineer Associate

• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and experience with other cloud platforms

• Understanding of NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, and DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide
  
  

Clearance Requirements:

• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% 

• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. 

• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations 

• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations