Sr Cloud Engineer

Sr. Cloud EngineerSchriever Space Force BaseColorado Springs, ColoradoHX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Sr. Cloud Engineer supports in support of the MDA IRES program at Schriever Space Force Base, in Colorado.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems that integrate seamlessly with our Government Customer's infrastructure.- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of scalable and reliable Commercial Cloud solutions.- Lead the design and management of the organization's cloud systems, applications, policies, and strategy.- Responsible for several cloud and containerization computing roles focusing on engineering, architecture, development, and administration.- Assesses a project's technology infrastructure and explores options for moving to the cloud and containerization.- Oversees the migration and maintains the new system leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IAC) utilities such as Terraform, HELM, Ansible and Bash- Provides expertise in container hardening to meet DoD and MDA compliance standards- Develops and modifies scalable architecture to support applications and infrastructure on IaaS and PaaS platforms.- Evaluates and identifies the best cloud solutions for the project.- Maintains up-to-date and extensive knowledge of cloud products and technologySalary InformationThis position is expected to pay $155,000 - $195,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.Education andu00a0Experience:- Must have 10, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience- May be reduced with completion of advanced education- Must have 5, or more, years of experience in cloud engineering with a focus on AWS and Azure- Must have 1, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role- Must be proficient in cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Red Hat OpenShift.- Must have experience with Coder Platform- Must have a strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).- Must have an active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+).- Must have an active DoD Secret clearanceDesired Requirements:- Active DoD Secret clearance- AWS Solutions Architect - Associate certification- AWS Certified Solutions Architect-Professional- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate- AWS Certified Developer-AssociatePosition Type/Expected Hours of Work:u00a0u00a0u00a0This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible work schedule Monday through Friday during core business hours.u00a0Other Position Requirements:- Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.- Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.u00a0- Must be able to travel, including air travel.- Must have a valid Drivers License.HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance- 401(k) plan with Company Match- Paid Holidays- Paid Time Off- Parental Leave- Life Insuranceu00a0- Tuition Reimbursementu00a0- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accountsu00a0- Pet Insuranceu00a0HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, an estry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:u00a0u00a0If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability,u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0please call (850) 362-6551.

Created: 2025-12-04