JANUS Research Group

Cloud Engineer

JANUS Research Group • $100K — $125K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
3 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
  • 3+ years of cloud engineering or DevOps experience.
  • Experience deploying solutions in Microsoft Azure.
  • Proficient in Infrastructure as Code and automation techniques.
  • Familiar with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security architecture.
  • Prior experience in Agile development environments.

Responsibilities

  • Build and enhance the secure cloud platform for the Army's Data Science Environment.
  • Enable rapid deployment of AI/ML models and analytics tools for teams.
  • Automate cloud infrastructure using modern DevSecOps practices.
  • Improve reliability and scalability of analytics platforms.
  • Support containerized workloads for multiple Army organizations.
  • Design secure architectures with automated compliance solutions.
  • Document technical solutions and architecture decisions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare plans.
  • Financial products to enhance employee well-being.
  • Opportunities for career growth through training and development.
  • Referral bonus program for employee recommendations.
  • Employee awards to recognize outstanding contributions.
Full Job Description
Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Target salary range: $100k - $125k. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Position Description - Cloud Engineer

This engineer turns mission intent into cloud reality. In Azure and Azure Government, they automate everything-from infrastructure and security baselines to CI/CD pipelines-so analytic teams can deploy models quickly and safely. The Cloud Engineer's work hardens container platforms, elevates reliability and observability, and embeds compliance into the platform itself, enabling the Army's Data Science Environment to scale without sacrificing trust.

Responsibilities:
  • Building and improving the secure cloud platform that powers the Army's Data Science Environment (DSE).
  • Enabling data scientists and analytic teams to rapidly deploy AI/ML models and advanced analytics tools.
  • Automating cloud infrastructure and platform services using modern DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code practices.
  • Improving reliability, scalability, and observability of enterprise data and analytics platforms.
  • Supporting containerized analytic workloads used by multiple Army organizations
  • Designing secure architectures and automated compliance capabilities within DoD cloud environments.
  • Helping analytic teams move faster by providing stable, automated, and secure platform services.
  • Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure and Azure Government environments.
  • Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep.
  • Build and support CI/CD pipelines for automated infrastructure and application deployments.
  • Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Implement DevSecOps practices integrating security scanning, compliance validation, and automated testing.
  • Configure monitoring, logging, and observability solutions to ensure system performance and reliability.
  • Implement cloud security controls including RBAC, secure configuration baselines, and STIG compliance.
  • Collaborate with software developers, data engineers, data scientists, and cybersecurity teams to support modern cloud platforms.
  • Document technical solutions, architecture decisions, and operational procedures.
  • Support operational reliability, incident response, and platform performance tuning.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline.
  • 3+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, or DevOps roles.
  • Experience designing and deploying solutions in Microsoft Azure.
  • Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code and automated deployment pipelines.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of secure cloud architecture and cybersecurity best practices.
  • Experience working in Agile development environments.
  • Active Security clearance required.
  • Microsoft Azure / Azure Government.
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep).
  • Kubernetes and container platforms.
  • CI/CD tools (GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps).
  • Python or PowerShell automation.
  • Monitoring and observability platforms such as Azure Monitor, Prometheus, and Grafana.
  • Identity and access management using Azure Active Directory.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, or similar).
  • Experience working in Azure Government or other DoD cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks such as RMF and STIG implementation.
  • Experience supporting enterprise data platforms, analytics environments, or AI/ML workloads.

Location Details
Location flexible with preference to Ft. Eustis or Austin, TX

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

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