Cloud Engineer
Location: Patrick Space Force Base, FL (Cape Canaveral/Space Coast Area). Clearance Required: Secret (Top Secret Preferred). Employment Type: Full-Time.
The JAAW Group LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support secure, mission-critical cloud infrastructure onsite at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. This role will support the design, deployment, administration, security, and continuous improvement of cloud and platform infrastructure within a classified Department of Defense environment. The Cloud Engineer will work across cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, platform engineering, DevSecOps, and automation while collaborating with infrastructure, cybersecurity, software development, data, and AI/ML teams to deliver reliable and secure cloud capabilities in a fast-paced Agile environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, administer, monitor, and maintain cloud infrastructure supporting mission-critical government workloads.
- Support AWS and/or Microsoft Azure environments, including compute, storage, networking, identity, access, and security controls.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar technologies.
- Support Kubernetes and containerized workloads, including Docker-based environments.
- Support CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and DevSecOps processes.
- Automate infrastructure and operational tasks using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages.
- Monitor infrastructure health, troubleshoot incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and support patching and configuration management.
- Implement and maintain security controls, STIG compliance checks, and vulnerability remediation activities.
- Support cloud-based compute environments, including GPU-enabled or high-performance workloads as required.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, software development, data engineering, and AI/ML teams on cloud and platform requirements.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, infrastructure configurations, runbooks, and operational procedures.
- Participate in Agile delivery activities, including sprints, standups, retrospectives, and continuous process improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Active Secret security clearance required prior to onboarding; Top Secret preferred.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field; relevant certifications and professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience supporting cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, DevOps, systems infrastructure, or a related technical environment.
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or another major cloud platform.
- Experience with at least one scripting or automation language, such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Working knowledge of cloud networking, identity and access management, security controls, and infrastructure troubleshooting.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work onsite at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida.
- Ability to work effectively in an Agile, fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting DoD or federal government environments.
- Experience with AWS GovCloud and/or Microsoft Azure Government.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, and/or CI/CD/DevSecOps technologies.
- Experience with RMF, NIST, STIG compliance, vulnerability management, or other DoD cybersecurity requirements.
- Exposure to AI/ML infrastructure, high-performance computing, or GPU-enabled cloud environments.
Benefits
The JAAW Group offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Paid time off and paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary supplemental insurance options
