Sr Cloud Engineer 100% Remote – Must be US Citizen due to 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 \- $190,000\.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: 2 years (Preferred) Work Location: Remote