Job Title: Private Cloud Automation Engineer
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA or Ogden, UT
Work Type: 50% On-Site / 50% Travel
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required (please do not apply unless you have an active DOD Secret clearance or higher)
Salary: 140-175K
Role Summary:We are seeking a skilled and security-cleared Private Cloud Automation Engineer to support the development of automation workflows and cloud orchestration in classified environments. This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions to enable scalable private cloud operations across geographically distributed sites. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to automate and streamline cloud provisioning and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities: - Design and develop automation workflows for provisioning tenants, users, and cloud services
- Create and manage service deployment blueprints using orchestration platforms such as Morpheus
- Convert manual operational tasks into repeatable, automated processes
- Integrate with APIs and web services for configuration, deployment, and management automation
- Support identity management, security policy implementation, and compliance in multi-vendor environments
- Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and security teams to promote DevOps best practices
Requirements - Active Secret Security Clearance (mandatory)
- Strong background in modern data center technologies
- Proficiency in scripting with Python
- Experience working with RESTful APIs and other web services
- Hands-on experience with IaC tools such as Ansible and Terraform
- Familiarity with at least one major public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% (travel expenses covered)
Preferred Experience: - Experience in classified government environments
- Familiarity with the Morpheus cloud management platform (or similar tools)
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks
- Knowledge of self-service cloud provisioning and service catalog design
- Understanding of secure infrastructure standards (e.g., NIST, RMF)
BenefitsOur comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. A TRICARE Supplemental Medical Insurance plan is also available. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. We offer a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.
