• Cloud Engineer, Mid

    Intelligent Waves (Reston, VA)


    Overview

     

    Intelligent Waves is seeking a **Mid-Level Cloud Engineer** to manage, administer, and optimize cloud environments while driving continuous improvement and ensuring rapid issue resolution. This role requires applying specialized technical expertise and industry knowledge to develop and implement effective solutions for moderately complex challenges. The Cloud Engineer will work independently with limited guidance and may provide mentorship or oversight to junior team member

     

    **Location:** Reston, Va

    **Travel:** None

    **Clearance Requirement:** TS/SCI

     

    Intelligent Waves delivers mission-focused multi-domain operational expertise and innovation to the Government through high-impact technology solutions in cybersecurity, data science, enterprise network & systems engineering, software development, and cognitive human performance.

     

    _ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. ANY DOMAIN._

     

    Since 2006, we have proudly served federal agencies including the Department of Defense. Our ability to operate globally in a wide range of environments, coupled with our deep understanding of customer needs and requirements, enables us to provide cost-effective solutions to support the most complex missions.

     

    Adherence to all customer site protocols is mandatory for employees.

    Responsibilities

    + Deploy, configure, and maintain Azure environments, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and databases.

    + Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with ARM templates or Terraform to support secure, automated deployments.

    + Administer Linux systems, create automation scripts, and manage hybrid cloud environments.

    + Design and troubleshoot Azure networking to ensure secure, reliable, and high-performing connectivity.

    + Collaborate in Agile teams using Jira and Confluence, contributing ideas and mentoring junior staff as needed.

    + Drive continuous improvement by proactively identifying and resolving cloud infrastructure challenges.

    Qualifications

    + TS/SCI clearance Required (must have already)

    + DoD 8570 Compliant Security+ or CISSP Certification prior to starting on contract

    + 5+ years of experience deploying and maintaining Azure environment and resources

    + Experience in Microsoft Azure services, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and databases

    + Experience with infrastructure as code tools, such as Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates or Terraform

    + Experience using Linux operating system and Bash scripting

    + Knowledge of Azure networking concepts, including virtual networks, subnets, and network security groups

    + Ability to work in an Agile, team-based environment using collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence

    + Experience managing hybrid cloud environment

    Additional (Desired) Qualifications:

    + Experience developing software with Python, Go, or Java

    + Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining software applications

    + Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes

    + Experience in Azure Active Directory (AAD)

    + Experience managing a multi-tenant cloud environment across multiple DOD networks

    + Experience automating Azure processes using PowerShell or Azure CLI

    + Experience with software or systems architecture

    + Azure Engineering or Architecting Certification

    + Experience interfacing with Cloud Security Service Provider (CSSP)

    + Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

     

    Benefits

     

    Intelligent Waves offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid PTO, life and disability insurance. We invest in our employees’ futures by contributing with vesting starting from DAY 1, technical training, tuition bonuses, and much more.

     

    Clearance Statement

     

    Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, Intelligent Waves will consider only applicants with current security clearances or those eligible to obtain one.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    Intelligent Waves LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.

     

    As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Intelligent Waves is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates and employees. If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact [email protected] .

     

    A Veteran-Friendly Organization

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    **Job Locations** _US-VA-Reston_

    **Job ID** _2025-4317_

    **Category** _Engineering/Information Technology_

    **Employment Type** _Regular Full-Time_

    **Travel** _None_

    **Remote** _No Remote Work_