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Cloud Engineer

Remote:

Full Remote

Salary:

96 - 96K yearly

Work from:

Colorado (USA), District of Columbia (USA), Massachusetts (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Deep expertise in AWS and Azure., Strong experience with Azure VDI., Proficiency in automation and IaC., Clear communication and documentation skills..

Key responsabilities:

Design and manage scalable cloud environments.
Implement robust identity solutions and security standards.

Skyward Federal

11 - 50 Employees

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Job description

Your Impact:

As a Cloud Engineer you will drive Skyward Federal's cloud capabilities by architecting and managing secure solutions that enable mission success. Your expertise in cloud infrastructure, identity management, and VDI directly strengthens our ability to deliver reliable, scalable platforms for ultra-sensitive multi-domain operations.

Priorities/Areas of Focus:

Cloud Infrastructure - Design and optimize cloud environments
Security & Identity - Implement robust access management solutions
Platform Enhancement - Drive cloud automation and efficiency
Technical Leadership - Champion cloud best practices and innovation

Primary Responsibilities:

Design and manage scalable Azure and AWS cloud environments and services
Design and optimize Azure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure environments
Implement and maintain Entra/Active Directory identity solutions
Configure and manage SSO solutions using OIDC protocols
Develop Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation, etc.
Enforce security standards through Group Policy Objects
Monitor cloud performance and maintain high availability
Support cloud migrations and transformation initiatives
Partner with development teams on cloud-native solutions
Contribute to platform and application development initiatives
Provide technical guidance across organization on cloud best practices
Drive multi-cloud strategy and implementation

Core Competencies:

Deep expertise in AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud services and infrastructure
Strong experience with Azure VDI design and management
Excellence in identity management (Entra/Active Directory)
Understanding of authentication protocols (OIDC, SSO)
Proficiency in automation and IaC (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation, etc.)
Experience with cloud migration and transformation projects
PowerShell and Python scripting capabilities
Cloud security and compliance implementation expertise
Clear technical communication and documentation skills
Problem-solving in complex cloud environments
Platform and application development experience
Familiarity with classified DoD and IC environments and security requirements
Understanding of DevSecOps practices

Potential Development Path:

Cloud Engineer > Sr. Cloud Engineer > Cloud Solutions Architect > Technical Director

Compensation and Benefits:

Targeted Compensation: 130-150K base salary
10% 401k match, 100% immediately vested
100% employer-paid health, dental & vision coverage
100% employer-paid short and long term disability benefits
100% employer-paid life insurance policy
20 days of flexible paid time off
11 federal holidays and 2+ Skyward holidays
Unlimited sick & bereavement leave events
Company issued laptop, mobile phone and expense card
$5,000 per year tax-exempt educational reimbursement
$250 office set-up stipend
$50 monthly internet stipend
$50 monthly coffee budget ☕
Additional discretionary benefits throughout the year

About Skyward Federal

Skyward Federal solves ultra-sensitive multi-domain challenges that others can't, primarily supporting national defense. Our mission is to enable those who protect us. We challenge the status quo and ensure our solutions have a meaningful and lasting impact to our clients' missions. We have a flexible, collaborative start-up environment, fostering innovation and teamwork. We prioritize the development of our people, knowing that our success is driven by their talent and dedication.