Principal Cloud Engineer (AWS/Azure)

We at MANTECH are looking for a driven and customer-focused Principal Cloud Engineer to be part of our team in Chantilly, VA. In this role, you will employ your technical expertise to design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructures that support mission-critical operations with a strong emphasis on security monitoring and threat detection. We offer a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and a commitment to addressing complex cloud challenges while leveraging modern DevOps practices. Join us and benefit from our engaging team culture and career development opportunities.

- Bachelors degree or 4+ additional years of IT experience in place of a degree
- 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering and/or development
- Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud solutions using DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, or Docker.
- Proficient with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP.
- Knowledge of cloud template technologies such as GitHub Enterprise and architecture frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman.
- Skilled in automating workflows utilizing scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML, or JSON.
- Experience fulfilling security requirements in complex environments similar to the Sponsors.
- DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security) or the ability to achieve it within 6 months of employment.

- Supporting AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP cloud services and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or ARM templates.
- Diagnosing and resolving issues related to specific cloud environments, implementing cloud security best practices.
- Utilizing Azure data services, including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel, to ensure a strong security posture and compliance.
- Developing and maintaining automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI, executing them through Logic Apps and Azure Functions.
- Setting up network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and various network controls to safeguard cloud resources.
- Overseeing cloud compute, storage, networking, and database services while adhering to security compliance standards across the organization.
- Collaborating with all stakeholders to ensure systems are complete and functional, meeting all requirements.