Senior Cloud Engineer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Cloud Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA .

The Senior Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure Azure cloud infrastructures in support of mission-critical operations. This role focuses on security monitoring and threat detection, leveraging modern DevOps tools and practices to support complex cloud environments.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting Azure cloud services and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Azure cloud environments while implementing security best practices
• Leveraging Azure data services including Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel to ensure security posture and compliance
• Writing and maintaining automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI and executing them using Azure Functions
• Configuring network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and other network controls to protect cloud resources
• Managing Azure compute, storage, networking, and database services to ensure complete and functioning systems
• Applying security best practices and compliance standards while collaborating effectively across teams to address complex technical needs
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or 4+ additional years of IT experience in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering and/or development
• Experience designing and deploying Azure-based solutions and working with DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps or Git
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP
• Experience automating workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML, or JSON
• Experience with cloud template technologies including Azure Resource Manager and GitHub Enterprise
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., Security+, SSCP) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and experience with other cloud platforms
• Understanding of NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, and DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide
  

Clearance Requirements:

• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations