Opening Description

Cloud Engineer
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Required Security Clearance:
Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph
City:
Reston
State/Territory:
Virginia
Travel:
None
Potential for Teleworking:
No
Schedule:
Full Time
DoD 8570 IAT Requirement:
None
DoD 8570 IAM Requirement:
None
DoD 8570 IASAE Requirement:
None
DoD CSSP Requirement:
None
Last Updated:
11/21/25 8:30 PM
Requisition ID:
412094
US Citizenship Required?:
Yes
Pay Range:
$116,401.97 to $155,202.63
Work Type:
On-Site
Referral Eligibility:
Eligible

Job Description

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Cloud Engineer who will play a pivotal role in architecting, designing, and implementing innovative cloud solutions that enable our clients to harness the full potential of cloud technologies. Responsible for building robust, scalable cloud infrastructures while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration, optimized performance, and efficient delivery of solutions.

Capabilities

  • Analyze and decompose requirements while providing engineering expertise to ensure program requirements are effectively developed and maintained.
  • Lead the design and implementation of cloud architectures, emphasizing scalability, reliability, and security in accordance with industry standards.
  • Evaluate and adopt emerging cloud technologies and methodologies to enhance client capabilities and optimize performance.
  • Create and enforce cloud governance strategies to ensure full compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee the automation of deployment, monitoring, and management workflows to improve efficiency and minimize manual tasks.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on cloud engineering, fostering knowledge sharing and supporting the growth of the company’s technical community.

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with CI poly required.
    • At least 4-7 years of proven experience in cloud engineering, with expertise in designing, implementing, and managing advanced cloud solutions.
  • Active Comptia Security+ or other 8140/8570 certificate with at least 1 year before expiration.
  • Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or AWS SysOps Administrator.

Required Skills/Experience

  • Demonstrated experience in designing and deploying AWS cloud infrastructure solutions at scale, supporting multiple classification domains (e.g., IL5 to IL6+).
  • Comprehensive hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and core services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and EBS.
  • Expert proficiency in creating, managing, and securing server OS images in cloud environments across multiple classification domains using AWS AMIs.
  • Extensive experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools, including Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible, to automate cloud infrastructure.
  • Proven expertise in configuring and troubleshooting Linux and Windows Server operating systems in production environments.
  • Deep understanding of cloud security principles and hands-on experience implementing advanced security controls in cloud environments.
  • Strong scripting and programming skills in languages such as Python and Bash, with a focus on automating cloud tasks.
  • Experience working in operational environments, including managing ticket queues and leveraging knowledge bases for issue resolution.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Pay & Benefit Highlights

Compensation

  • Above market fixed salary or hourly pay.
  • Up to $10,000 bonus for each referral.
  • Additional bonuses for exceptional performance, assisting with business development and company growth.

Health

  • 100% paid premiums for health insurance. Choose from over 80 gold-level medical plans from Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare. Choose from PPO, EPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible.
  • HSA and FSA options.
  • 100% paid premiums for dental insurance.
  • 100% paid premiums for vision insurance.

Income Protection

  • 100% paid premiums for short-term disability.
  • 100% paid premiums for long-term disability.
  • 100% paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment.
  • 100% paid premiums for life insurance with a $200,000 max benefit.

Retirement

  • 8% company contribution to 401k with immediate vesting.
  • 401k pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

  • Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
  • 11 days of paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

  • Flexible work schedules including flex time and compressed work period.
  • Remote work including partial or fully remote (contract and project-dependent).

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Base-2 Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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