Cloud Engineer, Mid-Level

Job Description: • Participate as an active member of a SAFe Scrum Team, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives • Design, deploy, and maintain Azure-based cloud infrastructure in alignment with architectural guidance and program-level standards • Implement cloud solutions based on refined user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical enablers defined within the Program Backlog • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates to support repeatable, automated deployments • Support DevSecOps practices by integrating automated security scanning, quality checks, and compliance controls into CI/CD pipelines • Identify and remediate technical debt as part of backlog prioritization and continuous improvement activities • Support application build, deployment, and release activities across development, test, staging, and production environments, including hybrid on-prem and cloud deployments • Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, and related tooling • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure cloud implementations meet security controls, accreditation requirements, and secure configuration baselines • Monitor cloud environments for performance, availability, and cost efficiency; implement optimizations as backlog items or technical enablers • Provide Level III operational support, including incident response, root cause analysis, and defect resolution in coordination with operations and SMEs • Support system integration, testing, and validation efforts by preparing test environments, test data, and automation support for performance, integration, and regression testing • Contribute technical input to PI Planning, dependency identification, and risk management activities (ROAM) at the team and program levels • Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives, ensuring adherence to cloud-native design principles and program cybersecurity requirements Requirements: • 3–6 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure automation roles • Hands-on experience implementing and supporting Microsoft Azure cloud environments • Experience working with OpenShift in an Azure-hosted environment • Practical experience working within Agile or SAFe delivery teams • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools such as Terraform and ARM templates • Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and Git • Working knowledge of container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes • Experience integrating automated security, code quality, and testing tools within DevSecOps pipelines • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex cloud, pipeline, and deployment issues • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within cross-functional Scrum teams • Ability to manage competing priorities while supporting sprint commitments and program milestones • Prior experience supporting cloud migration or application modernization efforts • Familiarity with cost management, performance tuning, and monitoring tools in Azure • Experience supporting systems in government, defense, or other regulated environments • Knowledge of SAFe constructs such as ARTs, PI Planning, enablers, and system demos • Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert) Benefits: • Competitive health care package • Vision and dental • Life insurance coverage • 401k matching • Training expense • Competitive PTO • Holiday and sick leave Apply tot his job