Cloud Engineer CLEARED

Take2 has proven experience bridging the intersection of technology and people solutions. As a proven, trusted provider for our Federal and commercial clients, we provide the right solutions, at the right time through trusted partnerships, customized to solve our client’s unique business challenges. Take2 invests time, discipline, and rigor into our technology and people solutions, as well as utilizes our proprietary People Cloud. Whether we are bridging the gap between IT talent and our customers’ business challenges, Take2 will work as a partner to best resolve client needs.

Take2 is hiring a Cloud Engineer SME who currently holds a minimum of a Top-Secret Clearance. This position is onsite and will require you to work out of Albuquerque, NM.

Job Description: Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer SME

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA or Albuquerque, NM

Clearance Required: Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly qualified Hybrid Multi-Cloud Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) programs. This role serves as a senior technical contributor responsible for architecting, engineering, implementing, and sustaining secure hybrid cloud solutions across Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in cloud architecture, cloud security, endpoint management, and infrastructure automation within highly secure enterprise environments. This position requires a blend of strategic architecture experience and hands-on engineering capabilities to design and deploy modern cloud solutions that support critical mission objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, engineer, and implement secure hybrid cloud solutions utilizing Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Design and deploy greenfield cloud environments supporting DoD mission requirements.
• Develop scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles and cybersecurity best practices.
• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, CloudFormation, or similar technologies.
• Implement and administer Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Server, Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Purview, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments.
• Engineer secure networking solutions that integrate on-premises infrastructure with cloud environments.
• Implement cloud-native monitoring, logging, backup, disaster recovery, and security capabilities.
• Automate cloud deployments and operational processes using PowerShell, Python, Bash, Azure CLI, AWS CLI, and related technologies.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, networking, systems engineering, and application development teams to deliver integrated enterprise solutions.
• Support system accreditation activities and ensure compliance with DoD security policies, NIST guidance, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative cloud solutions that enhance mission effectiveness.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to cloud engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 12+ years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
• Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, or equivalent).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience architecting and implementing enterprise cloud solutions.
• Extensive experience designing and deploying Microsoft Azure infrastructure and platform services.
• Proven experience architecting hybrid cloud environments that integrate on-premises infrastructure with Azure and AWS.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Microsoft Intune
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Microsoft Purview
• Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)
• Experience managing enterprise endpoint security, device compliance, application deployment, endpoint configuration, data governance, information protection, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Azure Bicep, ARM Templates, CloudFormation, or equivalent).
• Experience automating cloud administration through scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, Azure CLI, and AWS CLI.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, enterprise security, Zero Trust architecture, NIST cybersecurity guidance, and RMF.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in dynamic, mission-focused engineering environments.
• Familiarity with cloud-connected endpoints, remote users, virtual devices, and non-persistent endpoint environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification.
• Additional AWS Professional or Specialty certifications.
• Experience supporting DoD cloud modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC), DoD Joint Tenant environments, or similar enterprise cloud programs.
• Knowledge of the DoD Enterprise Cloud Strategy and Joint Force cloud adoption initiatives.
• Experience with Trellix and Tanium in enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting Zero Trust implementation efforts.
• Experience with Windows 365 Cloud PC.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), or Red Hat OpenShift.
• Experience with Azure Arc or other hybrid cloud management platforms.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD automation pipelines.
• Previous experience serving as a technical lead or mentoring cloud engineering teams.

What You'll Bring

• Deep cloud architecture and engineering expertise.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• A passion for building secure, modern, and scalable cloud environments.
• The ability to drive technical solutions from concept through implementation.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to supporting mission success.