Cypress Consulting

Design and lead cloud initiatives including architecture, deployment, security, and team mentorship for government clients. | Extensive cloud experience with AWS, Azure, cloud-native design, DevOps, security compliance, and certifications, plus US citizenship and Public Trust clearance. | Senior Cloud Engineer We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to design and lead transformative cloud initiatives that power critical Government customer operations. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll leverage deep expertise in AWS, Azure, and Python to architect scalable cloud-native solutions, drive modernization efforts, and ensure excellence across architecture, deployment, and security—all while mentoring teams and advancing mission success. Primary Responsibilities • Design and develop scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. • Establish technical excellence by creating reference architectures, design patterns, and implementation standards. • Provide leadership and mentorship to development teams on cloud-native design, deployment, and best practices. • Evaluate emerging technologies to assess their impact and align adoption with organizational goals. • Drive modernization initiatives, including cloud migrations, containerization, and microservices strategies. • Champion DevOps practices through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines ideally including Databricks experience. • Optimize cloud performance to improve reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency of services. • Architect secure environments using Zero Trust principles, defense-in-depth strategies, and IAM solutions. • Ensure compliance with industry standards (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) and government regulations. • Conduct security assessments to identify and remediate cloud vulnerabilities. • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, development, security, and product teams to deliver integrated solutions. • Engage stakeholders to gather requirements, translate needs into technical solutions, and present recommendations to leadership. • Facilitate customer onboarding and ensure smooth transitions for cloud adoption. • Maintain comprehensive documentation of architectures, standards, and implementation methodologies. Basic Qualifications • BS and 12+ years of relevant experience, or MS and 10+ years; additional experience may substitute for degree. • Minimum 6+ years of administration experience with cloud-based applications (MS O365, SharePoint, Azure AD, AWS). Hands-on experience managing Windows Server environments (creation, configuration, upgrades, migrations, patching). • Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, SAML, and related protocols and processes. • Proficiency with cloud platforms and tools: AWS Console, Azure, Elastic, Ansible, Jira, Confluence, Git, Bitbucket, and other SaaS solutions. • Experience integrating AWS and Azure log data to analysis platforms (Elastic, Splunk). • Skilled in supporting AWS-hosted applications (deployments, patches, maintenance, security checks, troubleshooting). • Experience with Databricks for large-scale data ingestion, transformation, and analytics integration+ Databricks cert a plus • Ability to develop, optimize, and document SOPs and operational workflows. • Collaborates with SMEs and security teams to define and implement secure cloud architectures. • Strong verbal and written communication skills for both technical and executive audiences. • Performs day-to-day operational support, including troubleshooting, change management, and issue resolution. • Hands-on experience with Databricks and Kafka is highly desirable. • Proficiency with Power BI and API management tools is a strong advantage. • Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. • Must hold at least one of the following certifications: • Microsoft: MCSE (Server), Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect • AWS: Certified SysAdmin, Cloud Practitioner, Developer, Solutions Architect (Associate/Pro), DevOps Engineer, Advanced Networking, or Security Pay: $175,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Referral program • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Experience: • databricks: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: Remote