Squadra Technologies Services

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Overview We are seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy, and sustain scalable, secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure supporting mission-critical DoD software systems. In this role you will serve as a technical lead for infrastructure across development, integration, and production-like environments, working closely with software engineers, DevSecOps practitioners, and government customers in an Agile environment embedded alongside a major defense prime. This position requires hands-on cloud expertise combined with a strong understanding of DoD security and compliance requirements. Responsibilities • Design, deploy, and manage cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments supporting mission planning software development, integration, test, and operations. • Architect and implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent to enable repeatable, auditable environment provisioning. • Build and maintain container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift, or equivalent) for microservice-based application deployments. • Design and operate CI/CD pipeline infrastructure, including build agents, artifact repositories, and deployment automation. • Implement and enforce cloud security controls, network segmentation, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance guardrails consistent with DoD RMF and NIST standards. • Monitor infrastructure health, performance, and availability; respond to and remediate incidents across cloud and on-premises environments. • Collaborate with software engineers to optimize application deployment architectures and infrastructure resource utilization. • Evaluate and introduce new cloud services, tools, and patterns to improve reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency. • Produce and maintain infrastructure documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and configuration baselines. • Mentor junior infrastructure and DevSecOps engineers on cloud best practices and tooling. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or related field; or equivalent practical experience. • 5+ years of hands-on cloud infrastructure engineering experience across one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or equivalent government/hybrid cloud environments. • Demonstrated experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or equivalent). • Proficiency with container technologies (Docker, Podman) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift). • Experience designing and operating CI/CD pipeline infrastructure (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Bamboo, or equivalent). • Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (VPCs, subnets, load balancing, DNS, firewalls) in cloud environments. • Familiarity with DoD security frameworks including Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST 800-53. • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance (active clearance strongly preferred). Highly Regarded • Experience operating in classified or air-gapped cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or on-premises DoD cloud stacks). • Direct experience supporting Mission Planning Systems (MPS) programs such as JMPS, JOMS, or NOMS. • Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd) and zero-trust network architectures. • Familiarity with DoD DevSecOps reference architectures and Platform One / Iron Bank hardened container pipelines. • Experience with observability and monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, or equivalent). • Relevant cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, GCP Professional Cloud Architect, or equivalent). • Prior experience working on DoD or aerospace/defense programs, particularly with large prime contractors. Pay: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Application Question(s): • Willing to travel 10% of the time or less? Education: • Bachelor's (Required) Experience: • AWS, Azure, or GCP or equivalent: 5 years (Required) • Jenkins, GitLab CI, Bamboo, or equivalent: 2 years (Preferred) Security clearance: • Secret (Required) Work Location: Remote