Cloud Engineer (Active TOP SECRET Clearance Required)

Great Hill Solutions is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is the federal government contracting business wholly owned by the Seneca Nation. SNG meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers across a variety of domains. The SNG portfolio receives shared services support from its parent company Seneca Holdings and is comprised of multiple companies that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more visit www.senecanationgroup.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

The Seneca Nation Group companies offer competitive compensation and a strong benefits package including comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Great Hill is seeking a Junior Cloud Engineer in Washington, D.C. (Hybrid). We are looking for a motivated Junior Cloud Engineer who is eager to build their career in cloud technologies. This role is perfect for someone with 1-3 years of experience in cloud engineering, systems administration, and DevSecOps, who wants to grow their skills in a collaborative environment of senior engineers. Under the guidance of senior engineers and architects, you will gain hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), automation tools, and infrastructure management. This role will provide you with the opportunity to contribute to impactful cloud projects while learning from industry experts.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the design, deployment, and management of secure cloud infrastructures using Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.
• Support cloud migration projects, including assessment, planning, and execution under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in automating cloud infrastructure processes using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell, while learning Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.
• Assist in managing Kubernetes environments, both self-hosted and cloud-native solutions (AKS, EKS, GKE).
• Collaborate with the team to perform hands-on configuration and troubleshooting of cloud security tools (Azure Firewall, AWS Security Hub, IAM).
• Help maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth deployments and configuration management.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and root cause analysis of cloud services, escalating issues to senior team members as needed.
• Support the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, including team wikis, runbooks, and change reviews.
• Actively participate in team meetings, learning sessions, and hands-on projects to build foundational cloud skills.
• Contribute to incident management and on-call rotations under the supervision of senior engineers.
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance, willing to accept interim Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure management.
• Basic understanding of cloud services, with some experience in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, YAML).
• Foundational knowledge of cloud security concepts, identity management (Azure AD, OAuth), and networking basics (VPNs, firewalls).
• Experience with scripting or programming languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies.
  

Desired Skills:

• Certifications: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Google Cloud Associate Engineer, or similar.
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and an understanding of Kubernetes basics.
• Exposure to monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch) and performance tuning concepts.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Eagerness to learn from senior engineers and architects, with a proactive approach to skill development.
• Strong customer focus, with a positive attitude towards solving challenges and delivering quality solutions.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing time effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• A growth mindset with a passion for cloud technologies and continuous improvement.