{"id":3021327,"url":"https://alion.io/job/jcs-solutions-multi-cloud-engineer-sme-azureaws-jcs-solutions-llc","title":"Multi-Cloud Engineer SME (Azure/AWS) - JCS Solutions LLC","company":{"id":3854787,"name":"JCS Solutions","domain":"jcssolutions.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/jcs-solutions","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"JazzHR","truth_index":null},"role":"DevOps","role_family":"DevOps","seniority":"staff","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Fort Belvoir, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":96000,"max":105000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":105000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":15,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Amazon EKS","optional":false},{"name":"AWS","optional":false},{"name":"Azure","optional":false},{"name":"Azure AKS","optional":false},{"name":"Bicep","optional":false},{"name":"CI/CD","optional":false},{"name":"CloudFormation","optional":false},{"name":"Discord","optional":false},{"name":"DLP","optional":false},{"name":"Kubernetes","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Defender","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Defender for Cloud","optional":false},{"name":"OpenShift","optional":false},{"name":"PowerShell","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"Slack","optional":false},{"name":"Tanium","optional":false},{"name":"Terraform","optional":false},{"name":"Windows","optional":false},{"name":"Zero Trust","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-21T17:54:28Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-21","last_verified_at":"2026-10-29T08:12:31Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":7,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":7},"description":"Grow, innovate, and generate progress: Harness your expertise to solve challenges and celebrate success!\nJob Summary\nJCS Solutions is seeking a highly qualified Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer SME to support a mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) program. This senior-level position will serve as a cloud architecture and engineering subject matter expert responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and sustaining hybrid cloud environments across Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).\nThe successful candidate will provide technical leadership across cloud architecture, systems engineering, endpoint management, cybersecurity, automation, and infrastructure modernization initiatives. This role supports Department of Defense cloud transformation efforts and requires expertise in Zero Trust architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), enterprise endpoint management, and hybrid cloud integration.\nThis position is ideal for a highly experienced cloud architect who excels in complex mission environments, enjoys solving challenging technical problems, and has a proven track record supporting enterprise cloud modernization initiatives within highly secure organizations.\nLocation: Ft Belvoir, VA\nClearance: Secret\nSalary: $96,000.00 - $105,000.00\nCertification: Active DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification.\nWhat’s in it for you:\nJoin a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions. \nBe part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture. \nEnjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment. \nA robust benefits package: Health, dental, and vision insurance \nLife insurance \nShort-and-long term disability \nPaid time off (PTO) \n401k retirement plan with employer match \nAnnual Professional Development Reimbursement Program \nAnd more! \n\nWhat you will do:\nCloud Architecture & Engineering\nArchitect, design, engineer, and implement secure hybrid cloud solutions utilizing Microsoft Azure and AWS.\nDesign and deploy greenfield cloud environments supporting Department of Defense mission requirements.\nDevelop secure, scalable, resilient cloud architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles and DoD cybersecurity guidance.\nEngineer secure networking solutions integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure and AWS cloud environments.\nImplement cloud-native monitoring, logging, backup, disaster recovery, and security services.\nEvaluate emerging cloud technologies and provide recommendations supporting mission objectives and modernization efforts.\nEndpoint Management & SecurityDesign, implement, and administer:Microsoft Intune\nMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint\nMicrosoft Defender for Server\nMicrosoft Defender for Cloud\nMicrosoft Purview\nAzure Virtual Desktop (AVD)\n\nManage enterprise endpoint security, device compliance, application deployment, endpoint configuration, and policy enforcement.\nSupport cloud-connected endpoints, remote users, virtual devices, and non-persistent endpoint environments.\nSupport data governance, information protection, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) initiatives.\nInfrastructure AutomationDesign and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions utilizing:Terraform\nAzure Bicep\nARM Templates\nAWS CloudFormation\nEquivalent automation technologies\n\nAutomate cloud administration and deployments using:PowerShell\nPython\nBash\nAzure CLI\nAWS CLI\n\nSystems Engineering & Technical LeadershipLead technical planning, system design, architecture development, and integration activities.\nPerform systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, interface definition, and engineering trade studies.\nEvaluate alternatives considering cost, risk, security, supportability, and operational effectiveness.\nSupport system verification, validation, testing, accreditation, fielding, and sustainment activities.\nDevelop architecture documentation, engineering artifacts, and implementation roadmaps.\nProvide mentorship, technical leadership, and guidance to cloud engineers and project teams.\nCybersecurity & ComplianceSupport compliance with:Risk Management Framework (RMF)\nNIST cybersecurity guidance\nDoD cybersecurity policies\nZero Trust initiatives\n\nSupport system accreditation and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities.\nCollaborate with cybersecurity, networking, systems engineering, and application development teams to deliver integrated cloud solutions.\nWhat you will bring:\nEducation & Experience\nMaster's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline and 15-20 years of relevant experience, OR\nDoctorate degree in a related technical discipline and 13-16 years of relevant experience, OR\nBachelor's degree with additional directly related experience sufficient to satisfy labor category equivalency requirements, where permitted by contract.\nTechnical QualificationsMinimum five (5) years of experience architecting and implementing enterprise cloud solutions.\nExtensive experience designing and deploying Microsoft Azure infrastructure and platform services.\nDemonstrated experience architecting hybrid cloud environments integrating Microsoft Azure, AWS, and on-premises infrastructure.\nHands-on experience implementing and administering:Microsoft Intune\nMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint\nMicrosoft Purview\nAzure Virtual Desktop (AVD)\n\nExperience supporting:Enterprise endpoint security\nDevice compliance\nEndpoint configuration management\nApplication deployment\nData governance\nInformation protection\nData Loss Prevention (DLP)\n\nExperience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.\nExperience automating cloud administration using PowerShell, Python, Bash, Azure CLI, AWS CLI, or equivalent tools.\nStrong understanding of:Cloud networking\nEnterprise security architecture\nZero Trust principles\nNIST cybersecurity standards\nRisk Management Framework (RMF)\n\nFamiliarity with cloud-connected endpoints, remote users, virtual devices, and non-persistent endpoint environments.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to work effectively within dynamic, mission-focused engineering organizations.\n Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance.\n Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, including one of the following: Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security, CASP+ CE, CISSP (Associate or Full), CCSP, CISA, SSCP, GSEC, GCIH, GCED, CND, Other approved IAT Level II certifications\n\nHow you will wow us:\nCloud Certifications\nAWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional.\nAdditional AWS Professional or Specialty certifications.\nDoD Cloud Experience\nExperience supporting Department of Defense cloud modernization initiatives.\nFamiliarity with:Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC)\nDoD Joint Tenant environments\nEnterprise cloud initiatives across the Department of Defense\nUnderstanding of the DoD Enterprise Cloud Strategy and cloud adoption across the Joint Force.\nAdvanced Cloud Technologies\n\nExperience with:Kubernetes\nAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)\nAmazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)\nRed Hat OpenShift\nExperience supporting Windows 365 Cloud PC.\nExperience implementing Azure Arc or other hybrid cloud management platforms.\nSecurity & Endpoint Technologies\n\nFamiliarity with:Trellix\nTanium\nExperience supporting Zero Trust implementation initiatives within DoD environments.\nDevSecOps\nDevSecOps methodologies\nCI/CD automation pipelines\nCloud automation frameworks\nSecure software delivery practices\nLeadership\n\nPrevious experience serving as a technical lead, lead architect, engineering lead, or mentor to cloud engineering teams.\nJCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities.\nJCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Top Places to Work certified company.\nOur employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!\nCustomer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients \nInnovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions \nAccountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery \nInspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process \nIntegrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time! \nStewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care. \nAt JCS Solutions, compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $96,000.00 - $105,000.00Commitment to Non-Discrimination\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.\nNOTICE: Please be aware that all JCS Solutions communications related to job interviews and offers from our recruiting team will only come from @JCSSolutions.com. 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