Job Description
Join our award-winning cloud engineering team in the heart of Washington, DC! At NexusCloud Solutions, we're revolutionizing federal cloud infrastructure with cutting-edge technologies. As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you'll architect and deploy scalable, secure cloud solutions for government agencies while mentoring junior engineers. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to work on mission-critical projects that impact millions of citizens.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement AWS/Azure/GCP infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform and CloudFormation
- Optimize cloud costs through architecture reviews and resource automation
- Lead migration projects from legacy systems to cloud-native platforms
- Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
- Ensure compliance with FedRAMP and NIST security standards
- Provide 24/7 on-call support and incident response for production environments
- Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing sessions
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering with AWS/Azure/GCP certifications
- Expertise in container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
- Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance (required for government projects)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field