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  • Cloud Engineer

    $85K — $141K *Bethesda, MD (Montgomery County)In-Person
    Architect and deliver comprehensive cloud engineering solutions by integrating, monitoring, and supporting all technical aspects of the program lifecycle while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
    Requirements: Active TS/SCI clearance; Bachelor's in Computer Science; 5+ years cloud experience.
  • Staff Cloud Security Engineer

    $225K — $275K *US-AnywhereRemote in United States
    Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud security, collaborating closely with engineering teams to embed security within distributed systems. Shape robust protocols while leveraging AI to enhance platforms across multi-cloud environments.
    Requirements: Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field; 5+ years in cloud security.
  • Software Engineer

    $167K — $187K *Annapolis Junction, MD (Howard County)In-Person
    Deliver innovative solutions as a Software Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and sustain mission-focused web applications in a dynamic Kubernetes environment.
    Requirements: Active TS/SCI Polygraph, degree in computer science, 3-7 years SWE experience.
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    Software Engineer

    $205K — $229K *Annapolis Junction, MD (Howard County)In-Person
    Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of software innovation and automation. This role focuses on developing effective monitoring solutions, streamlining data processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance data handling across multiple projects.
    Requirements: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph, degree in computer science, 5-9 years experience.
  • Software Engineer

    $167K — $187K *Annapolis Junction, MD (Howard County)In-Person
    Collaborate with teams to design and develop a mission-focused web application, leveraging your software engineering skills in a containerized Kubernetes and Linux environment to enhance operational efficiency.
    Requirements: Active TS/SCI, degree in Computer Science, 3-7 years experience in SWE.
  • Software Engineer

    $205K — $229K *Annapolis Junction, MD (Howard County)In-Person
    Innovate software solutions by enhancing a UI prototype, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to develop an interface that meets evolving user needs and extends beyond internal tools to external audiences, ensuring seamless user experiences.
    Requirements: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph, degree in CS, 5-9 years SWE experience, Python
  • Software Engineer

    $205K — $229K *Annapolis Junction, MD (Howard County)In-Person
    Engage with cutting-edge technology as you design and optimize data workflows, ensuring scalable analytics processing in a dynamic team environment. Leverage your software engineering expertise to contribute significantly to mission-critical projects.
    Requirements: Master’s in computer science + 5 yrs or Bachelor’s + 7 yrs SWE experience.
  • Software Engineer

    $205K — $229K *Annapolis Junction, MD (Howard County)In-Person
    Empower your career by developing, sustaining, and troubleshooting advanced software applications while collaborating with diverse technologies in a dynamic environment.
    Requirements: Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph, Master's/Bachelor's in CS, 5-9 yrs SWE exp.
  • Cloud Migration Engineer - Journeyman

    $90K — $130K *Fairfax, VA (Fairfax City County)In-Person
    Elevate your career by driving enterprise cloud migrations while ensuring compliance with DoD security standards. Play a pivotal role in enhancing ARNG operational capabilities through innovative solutions and continuous improvement practices.
    Requirements: Secret clearance; BS in Cybersecurity; 8+ years cloud migration experience.
  • Software Engineer

    $131K — $152K *US-AnywhereRemote in United States
    Innovate with us by engaging in multifaceted software development, improving backend services, APIs, and data systems. Collaborate across teams to solve real-world problems while gaining expertise in varied tech domains.
    Requirements: 3+ years software engineering experience; proficiency in Python, Go, or TypeScript; relational databases familiarity.
  • Cloud Network Engineer

    $154K — $232K *US-AnywhereRemote in Virginia, US
    Shape the future of cloud networking as you oversee global architectures, streamline multi-region programs, and drive innovative strategies to enhance infrastructure while mentoring future leaders and collaborating with key stakeholders.
    Requirements: Bachelor's Degree; 5+ years Network Engineering; Active Secret Clearance; IAT-2, cloud certs.
  • Senior VDI Administrator

    Unlock the potential of virtual desktop environments while providing critical operations support across multiple locations. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance system reliability and user experience, ensuring mission success for our customers.
    Requirements: Bachelor's degree + 8 years experience; Citrix & MS AVD expertise required.
  • Cloud DevOps Engineer

    $100K — $130K *Reston, VA (Fairfax County)In-Person
    Join a team that's shaping the future of government operations with innovative cloud solutions. As a pivotal member, you'll drive impactful DevOps initiatives using AWS and Kubernetes, enhancing mission outcomes in a collaborative environment.
    Requirements: TS/SCI with Poly, expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, DBs, and DevOps practices.
  • Senior Production Engineer

    $92K — $171K *US-AnywhereRemote in United States
    Optimize production efficiency and reliability in scalable data systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate incidents, enhance automation, and improve observability for Veeam's Data Cloud platform while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
    Requirements: 3-5 yrs in SRE or production engineering; programming experience; cloud tools.
  • Infrastructure Management-VMWare Technicians - Journeyman

    $85K — $110K *Fairfax, VA (Fairfax City County)In-Person
    Advance the efficiency of critical IT infrastructure by managing VMware virtualization environments, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and resource allocation to support national guard operations and cyber defense initiatives.
    Requirements: Bachelor's degree, Secret clearance, 4-6 years VMware experience, Cybersecurity certs.
  • Senior Software Engineer, Compute (Temporal Cloud)

    $176K — $237K *US-AnywhereRemote in United States
    Champion the development of robust computing systems across Temporal Cloud. Drive innovation in managed compute primitives and architect high-performance solutions while ensuring seamless multi-cloud operations and observability for all users.
    Requirements: Bachelor's degree; significant distributed systems experience; strong Go skills.
  • DevSecOps Engineer

    $90K — $130K *Arlington, VA (Arlington County)In-Person
    Analyze and support the migration of government applications into CyberArk PAM, ensuring alignment of privileged access management across multiple technical teams and environments. Collaborate on impact assessments, document processes, and validate implementations.
    Requirements: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience; DevSecOps experience; AWS familiarity.
  • Junior Cloud Network Engineer

    Contribute to the advancement of cloud networking for defense operations, enhancing infrastructure performance in classified and unclassified environments while gaining hands-on experience with industry technologies under senior guidance.
    Requirements: Bachelor's degree in IT or related field; experience with AWS; Secret clearance.
  • Cloud Platform/Automation Engineer

    $90K — $130K *Falls Church, VA (Fairfax County)In-Person
    Join our mission to enhance operational efficiency through automated cloud platform workflows for a national defense initiative, streamlining data processes across secure environments and driving technology modernization efforts.
    Requirements: Secret clearance; 3-10 years of cloud automation experience; Terraform, AWS.
  • Cloud Platform/Automation Engineer

    Architect cloud platform workflows to advance the WDP modernization objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation, reduce bottlenecks, and ensure mission readiness across secure military environments.
    Requirements: Secret clearance, 3-10 years experience, proficiency in Terraform, AWS.
  • Cloud Platform/Automation Engineer

    $100K — $130K *Fairfax, VA (Fairfax County)In-Person
    Deliver automation solutions by developing cloud workflows for military AI initiatives. Collaborate with engineers to streamline secure operations, enhance service delivery, and ensure mission readiness across multiple security environments.
    Requirements: 3-10 yrs. experience, Secret clearance, AWS skills, Terraform expertise required.
  • ZERO TRUST (ZT) APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SECURITY SME (VIRTUALIZATION AND APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SME)

    $120K — $160K *Arlington, VA (Arlington County)In-Person
    Unlock your potential as a technical advisor in Zero Trust application security, leading advanced advisory efforts on cloud workload protection and secure software delivery to enhance the agency's application security posture across its enterprise suite.
    Requirements: 10+ years in app security/cloud security; CISSP or CCSP required; Azure/AWS/GCP expertise.
  • DevSecOps Engineer

    $150K — $180K *Herndon, VA (Fairfax County)In-Person
    Engage in the design and execution of secure cloud-based solutions, optimizing containers and CI/CD practices while ensuring robust system performance and security. Collaborate cross-functionally to elevate software delivery standards and compliance.
    Requirements: Bachelor’s in IT Security; 4+ years cloud & containerization experience.
  • Azure Cloud Engineer

    $100K — $120K *Columbia, MD (Howard County)In-Person
    Transform cloud infrastructure as an Azure Cloud Engineer by designing, building, and managing secure and scalable Azure and Microsoft 365 environments while driving automation and operational excellence across teams.
    Requirements: Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years Azure experience, PowerShell, M365 expertise.
  • Systems Administrator

    $80K — $110K *Herndon, VA (Fairfax County)In-Person
    Join our team to engineer and support innovative solutions in a Windows environment, enhance system deployment, and improve network operations while collaborating with various teams to ensure seamless IT support for our client missions.
    Requirements: Experience with Windows OS, Active Directory, PowerShell, strong troubleshooting skills.
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Cloud Engineer

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$85K — $141K *
Bethesda, MD 20817
In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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