Cloud Engineer (TS/SCI)

Cloud Engineer — Onsite | TS/SCI Required
Location: San Antonio, Texas (100% Onsite)
We are assisting a confidential client in recruiting for this position. Please note: we are not the hiring entity.

Overview

A specialized organization working on sensitive security programs is seeking a Cloud Engineer with deep experience in cloud infrastructure, automation, and security. This is a full-time onsite role based in San Antonio, TX , supporting mission-critical systems within a high-security environment.

Candidates with prior experience in federal, defense, intelligence, or contractor-aligned environments will thrive in this role.

Clearance Requirement

• Active TS/SCI required

• TS/SCI with CI Polygraph strongly preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, test, and deploy cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle, IBM Cloud) and cloud-hosted platforms such as Office 365

• Support the deployment of secure data pipelines and web services aligned to modern intelligence and national security workflows

• Leverage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or SaltStack

• Implement and maintain cloud environments in compliance with ICD-503 and the Risk Management Framework (RMF)

• Perform regular system audits and vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance and integrity of secure platforms

• Collaborate on Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) and support secure production rollouts in controlled environments

• Support the agency’s security documentation, change control, and continuous monitoring needs across cloud services

• Guide internal and external teams on secure deployment strategies and leveraging enterprise-level cloud services

• Provide input on Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) and special project evaluations in classified or restricted environments

• Support network design and integration across both cloud-native and hybrid infrastructures

Required Experience

• Hands-on expertise in cloud architecture, deployment, migration, and security , with AWS and/or Azure

• Familiarity with classified cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, C2S, SC2S)

• Experience supporting hybrid Windows/UNIX environments

• Scripting and automation skills in PowerShell, Python, or equivalent

• Working knowledge of Office 365, cloud-native networking, and Computer Network Defense (CND) principles

• Exposure to secure big data platforms (e.g., SageMaker, EMR)

• Understanding of multi-security domain operations and cross-domain solutions (CDS)

• Strong documentation and communication skills; ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• 3–5+ years cloud engineering experience

• Background supporting environments aligned to government, defense, or critical infrastructure sectors

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field

• Willingness to participate in 24/7 on-call rotations if needed

• U.S. Citizenship

• Active TS/SCI clearance

Nice to Have

• CI Polygraph (active or eligible)

• Agile/Scrum environment experience

• Knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)

• Familiarity with Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or other enterprise DBs

• Experience integrating APIs across SaaS, on-prem, and cloud platforms

If you hold an active TS/SCI and have a strong track record working on secure cloud deployments—especially in government-adjacent roles—we’d love to speak with you.