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.
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.
Active TS/SCI required
TS/SCI with CI Polygraph strongly preferred
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
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
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
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.