Cloud Engineer Tier 3

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cloud Engineer Tier 3 to join a Federal Government Program located in Washington, DC through 100% full onsite presence. The Cloud Engineer Tier 3 will support the DOE focusing on optimizing & securing cloud infrastructure through hands-on engineering, automation, & performance monitoring.

Responsibilities of the Tier 2 Network Engineer include:

• Design, implement, and optimize cloud infrastructure to improve performance, scalability, & cost-efficiency
• Monitor system performance & resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities & application deployment issues
• Develop & maintain cloud solution roadmaps aligned with business objectives & technical strategy
• Automate cloud operations to reduce manual tasks & improve system reliability
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards & support system accreditation
• Gather & analyze technical requirements from stakeholders & translate them into functional cloud architectures
• Create technical documentation & support deliverables, including design specifications & system integration plans

Qualifications of the Tier 2 Network Engineer include:

• Advanced proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) & virtualization technologies
• Strong background in systems design, development, testing, and debugging - especially for cloud-integrated applications
• Experience with automation tools & scripting (Terraform, Ansible, Python, PowerShell) to reduce manual tasks & improve efficiency
• Active DOE Q clearance or Top Secret clearance
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity standards & compliance frameworks, including counterintelligence evaluations & polygraph requirements
• Proven ability to optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency
• Experience tracking & improving metrics like MTTR, MTBF, operational uptime, & cost savings
• Ability to gather & translate stakeholder requirements into technical solutions & cloud architecture
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards, security posture management, and accreditation processes
• Experience developing cloud solution roadmaps aligned with business strategy & operational goals

Compensation for the Tier 2 Network Engineer includes:

• Salary Range: $180,000-$200,000 **depending on experience**
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Holidays, PTO, Education Incentives, sick leave as required by law

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