Cloud Engineer at Dds

Join the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, where we accelerate the adoption of data, analytics, and AI to create a real decision advantage for the Department of Defense. Our team, the Defense Digital Service, transforms how the government designs and deploys technology to solve complex, global challenges. If you are ready to do impactful work that protects the nation and supports those who serve, we want to hear from you.

Role at a glance

We are looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer to join us on a full-time basis. This is a remote opportunity for a talented professional who thrives as a generalist and can jump into projects with minimal context. You will be part of a mission-driven team where your technical contributions directly influence national security and global operations.

Your impact

• Design, implement, and maintain robust cloud architectures while ensuring high performance, scalability, and security across all environments.
• Deliver repeatable solutions using Infrastructure as Code principles and configure secure, efficient CI/CD deployment pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional product teams to provide expert guidance on cloud technologies, security best practices, and system troubleshooting.

What you'll need

We are looking for a self-motivated engineer who communicates clearly and is comfortable briefing senior leadership. To be successful in this role, you should possess the following:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in infrastructure roles such as SRE, DevSecOps, or systems architecture.
• Proven proficiency with at least one major cloud provider, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Hands-on experience with Hashicorp Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Strong coding skills in Python, JavaScript, or Golang.
• Experience with Git, terminal command-line operations, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, or TravisCI.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Perks and compensation

We offer a comprehensive federal benefits package designed to support you and your family. Key benefits include:

• Remote work flexibility and a Maxiflex work schedule.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Access to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
• Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
• Generous annual and sick leave accrual.
• Paid federal holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• Long-term care insurance options.