Cloud Engineer

emerjence LLC is seeking a talented Cloud Engineer to join our team in supporting the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Program Management Office (PMO). The selected candidate will play a vital role in designing, deploying, and managing cloud environments, aligning with HHSs Zero Trust objectives, and adhering to federal cybersecurity mandates.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Implementation: Architect, implement, and maintain FedRAMP-compliant cloud environments to support HHSs Zero Trust initiatives, ensuring alignment with NIST SP 800-207 and CISA ZTMM 2.0 guidelines.
• Cloud Migration: Develop and execute cloud migration strategies to modernize legacy systems, ensuring seamless integration with HHS ZTA objectives.
• Technology Evaluation: Test and evaluate new cloud-based tools and technologies in a FedRAMP-authorized environment, providing recommendations and pilot results to improve ZTA capabilities.
• Integration: Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate cloud environments with identity management, network security, and data protection solutions.
• Automation: Collaborate with Full Stack Developer to automate cloud infrastructure management and data collection processes, including those for FISMA metrics and Zero Trust Maturity Model (ZTM) scorecards, using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Monitoring and Security: Monitor cloud environments for vulnerabilities and performance issues, implementing corrective actions to maintain compliance and efficiency.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and processes, and provide regular updates on system performance, budget optimization, and compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cloud engineering, architecture, and operations, with a focus on federal environments.
• Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with experience in FedRAMP compliance and security best practices.
• Proficiency in cloud-native technologies, including containerization (e.g., Docker), orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Ansible, and scripting languages like Python or PowerShell.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles, including identity and access management, network segmentation, and data encryption.
• Proven ability to test, evaluate, and implement cloud-based tools in compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and present technical concepts to stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.