Principal Cloud Engineer

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Principal Cloud Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA.

The Principal Cloud Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to design, implement, and manage secure Azure cloud infrastructures in support of mission-critical operations. This role focuses on security monitoring and threat detection, leveraging modern DevOps tools and practices to support complex cloud environments.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Supporting Azure cloud services and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to Azure cloud environments while implementing security best practices
• Leveraging Azure data services including Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel to ensure security posture and compliance
• Writing and maintaining automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI and executing them using Azure Functions
• Configuring network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and other network controls to protect cloud resources
• Managing Azure compute, storage, networking, and database services to ensure complete and functioning systems
• Applying security best practices and compliance standards while collaborating effectively across teams to address complex technical needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of IT experience in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering and/or development
• Experience designing and deploying Azure-based solutions and working with DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps or Git
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like ARM templates, Terraform, Ansible, or BICEP
• Experience automating workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML, or JSON
• Experience with cloud template technologies including Azure Resource Manager and GitHub Enterprise
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (e.g., Security+, SSCP) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Security Engineer Associate
• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and experience with other cloud platforms
• Understanding of NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, and DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide

Clearance Requirements

• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations