ECS

Cloud Platform Engineer

ECS$180K — $200K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Virginia, US
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise systems engineering or software development/operations.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or similar; extensive relevant experience may substitute for degree.
  • Strong expertise in MS Windows, Active Directory, Group Policy, containers, and Cloud Hosting.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure in highly regulated environments.
  • Experience in mentoring junior engineers and collaborating cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and support secure enterprise infrastructure across classified environments.
  • Develop automation and software solutions for scalable infrastructure management.
  • Identify and lead evaluation of emerging technologies for infrastructure improvements.
  • Collaborate with networking and cybersecurity teams for integrated infrastructure solutions.
  • Mentor junior engineers in infrastructure design and automation best practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Flexible work arrangements including remote options.
  • Professional development opportunities and certifications.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer who understands enterprise automation and stays attuned to emerging technologies. Including AI integration and machine learning, and their implications for infrastructure design and development lifecycles. The ideal candidate is hands-on across the full infrastructure stack, from virtualization and containers to identity management and data storage, and capable of carrying systems from requirements through operational handoff in highly regulated environments.

This role also requires the ability to work cross-functionally with enterprise networking and cybersecurity teams, along with a demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers while executing assigned tasks.

What You'll Do
  • Infrastructure Design & Implementation Design, implement, and sustain secure enterprise infrastructure across classified and multi-enclave environments, including virtualization, containers, storage, and core identity services. Manage the full lifecycle of virtual environments from golden image development through capacity planning and operational handoff.
  • Automation & Development Develop automation and software solutions using modern tooling to build and operate hardened, scalable infrastructure. Support code reviews, integration testing, and agentic coding practices within established development lifecycles.
  • Emerging Technology & Innovation Identify capability gaps, evaluate emerging technologies, and lead proof-of-concept efforts across areas such as self-healing infrastructure, intelligent threat detection, identity flows, and dynamic cost optimization. Contribute to roadmap development and technology investment recommendations that evolve customer designs and mindsets.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration Work alongside enterprise networking, cybersecurity, and adjacent program teams to ensure infrastructure solutions are integrated, compliant, and operationally sound. Support continuous cybersecurity compliance across containers and networks.
  • Agile Delivery & Mentorship Operate within agile frameworks and apply emerging delivery concepts including AI-assisted development lifecycles (AI-DLC) and BMAD. Mentor junior engineers and administrators on secure design, infrastructure automation, and engineering best practices


Salary Range: $180,000- $200,000

General Description of Benefits

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise systems engineering and software development or operations.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, or a related field strongly preferred.10 or more years of directly relevant experience in mission-critical or classified environments may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Strong background in MS Windows, Active Directory, Group Policy, containers, Cloud Hosting, and the Software Development Lifecycle

About ECS

ECS is a leading provider of digital solutions and services to the federal government. The company was founded in 2001 by Roy Kapani and has since grown to become a trusted partner to a wide range of government agencies. ECS offers a broad range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company has been recognized for its innovative solutions and has won numerous awards, including the AWS Public Sector Partner of the Year award.
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