[Hiring] Cloud Engineer IV @Aether Aerospace

Role Description

As a Cloud Engineer IV, you will assess cloud infrastructure needs, lead the deployment of a prototype in secure Azure government cloud service provider, and design private cloud solutions integrated with hybrid platform management, identity management, and R&D infrastructure. You will automate build pipelines, migrations, security, and compliance while managing cloud and on-prem networking and leveraging CI/CD pipelines for automation. Responsibilities include implementing and maintaining cloud infrastructure, performing administrative tasks, and providing application support. You will enhance security by applying patches, conducting security reviews, and managing access controls while implementing enterprise monitoring solutions using industry-standard tools. As an emerging authority, you will develop technical solutions to complex problems, drive automation initiatives, and create scalable monitoring solutions, dashboards, and alerts. You will collaborate with business and technology leaders to align cloud strategies with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cloud infrastructure needs and participate in selecting and deploying distributions
• Design, implement, and maintain secure, repeatable, and version-controlled infrastructure deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), including code review, testing, documentation, and automated validation
• Design and implement private cloud infrastructure while ensuring full integration with hybrid cloud platforms and identity management
• Support automation of build pipelines, migrations, security, and compliance in cloud environments
• Manage TCP/IP networking in both cloud and on-premise environments
• Implement and manage enterprise monitoring solutions using industry-standard technologies
• Perform cloud tool administrative tasks, provide application support, and ensure security compliance
• Develop monitoring dashboards, escalations, and alerting solutions
• Transfer knowledge through documentation and training for the software development organization
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems and determine approaches to assignments with significant latitude
• Identify opportunities for automation and develop scalable solutions that enhance cloud infrastructure efficiency
• Provide technical support to operational strategies aligned within your program and initiatives that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across all program functions
• Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded
• Identify and forward to leadership any opportunities that could lead to growth within your work area
• Participate in growth efforts as requested
• Ensure all contractual deliverables are met or exceeded to the customer's satisfaction
• Complete personal PDP and attend Company Meetings (with the camera on)
• Build productive and positive professional relationships with clients within your program
• Execute all contract requirements as assigned in accordance with the contract-specific LCAT and requirements

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree with 8 - 10 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 6 - 8 years of experience
• Considered an emerging authority in cloud engineering, applying extensive technical expertise
• Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems and determine objectives and approaches with considerable latitude
• Strong expertise in cloud infrastructure, automation, and security principles
• Proficiency in scripting or programming for cloud automation
• Experience with enterprise monitoring tools such as PagerDuty, Microsoft OMS, or Azure monitoring solutions
• Experience with DevSecOps methodology, designing and deploying DevSecOps pipelines
• 5 years experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Experience with Azure and/or AWS
• 5 years Experience with Terraform
• Experience and knowledge of best practices with Agentic coding
• Knowledge of private cloud infrastructure design and implementation
• Understanding of hybrid cloud platform management and identity management integration
• Familiarity with TCP/IP networking in cloud and on-premise environments
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and wellness programs
• Income protection
• Paid leave
• Retirement and savings
• Learning and development opportunities

Company Description

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.