Cloud Engineer-Senior at NetSage in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States
- Company: NetSage
- Location: Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States
- Posted: Sep 19, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Experience: 12+ years
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Azure Government environments to support the migration of workloads into secure, scalable cloud environments. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize cloud architectures that enable critical government missions while e…
Job description
- We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Azure Government environments to support the migration of workloads into secure, scalable cloud environments. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize cloud architectures that enable critical government missions while ensuring security, compliance, and scalability. The ideal candidate for this position will have strong knowledge of cloud networking, cloud security, and experience with containerization and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools. Please consider applying if you meet the following qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Support the migration of workloads into secure, scalable cloud environments.
- Design, implement, and optimize cloud architectures that enable critical government missions while ensuring security, compliance, and scalability.
Requirements
- Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
- A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science or a related field and eight (8) years of relevant experience. Also acceptable are a Doctoral degree (PHD) and three (3) years, a Master of Science (M.S.) degree and six (6) years, or no degree and twelve (12) years of relevant experience.
- IAT Level II or III certification relevant to assigned duties (ex: CompTIA Cloud+ or CompTIA Security+).
- Two (2) years of experience working within Microsoft Azure Government environments.
- Experience designing flexible, scalable, and highly available cloud architectures and systems.
- Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
- Knowledge of risk management processes, cybersecurity principals, cyber threats, and vulnerabilities.
- Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
- Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environments.
- Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, security tools, and principles.
- Expertise in containerization technologies like Kubernetes and Docker. Expertise with IAC tools like Terraform and ARM templates. Familiarity with DevOps concepts and tools like GitLab, JIRA, and Jenkins.
- Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and tools.
- Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI.
Skills
Required
- Microsoft Azure Government
- Cloud architecture design
- Cloud networking
- Cloud security
- Containerization
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Network security methodologies
- Risk management processes
- Cybersecurity principles
- Cyber threats and vulnerabilities
Preferred
- NIST 800-53
- FedRAMP
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Terraform
- ARM templates
- AI/ML concepts and tools
- Power BI
About NetSage
At NetSage, we are more than a government contractor—we are a mission-focused partner dedicated to advancing national security through exceptional cyber expertise. We believe our success begins with our people, which is why we invest in and care for our employees. We know that employee retention is mission continuity, and we are committed to building long-term careers where our people can grow alongside our customers' evolving missions. Our employees enjoy meaningful work, competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and opportunities to expand their skills across multiple mission areas. To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and what it's like to build your career at NetSage, visit our Careers page. Due to the sensitive nature of the work we support, some job descriptions intentionally provide a high-level overview of the role. If you'd like to learn more about a particular opportunity, we encourage you to apply directly or connect with us through our Get In Touch page. We'd be happy to discuss how your experience aligns with our mission and explore where you can make an impact.