Mid & Senior Cloud Engineer, Azure

Job Description

Oteemo is seeking a Mid-Level and Senior Cloud Engineer / Cloud Administrator

• Administer and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure supporting mission systems and development environments
• Support Kubernetes platform administration including cluster operations, deployments, scaling, and troubleshooting
• Maintain and administer Linux-based environments supporting cloud-native workloads
• Support hybrid cloud networking and secure connectivity across distributed environments
• Implement automation using scripting and Infrastructure as Code methodologies
• Monitor platform health, performance, and system reliability across cloud resources
• Assist with cloud optimization initiatives including resource utilization and cost management
• Support implementation of security controls, hardening activities, and compliance requirements for Navy-accredited cloud environments
• Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native delivery workflows
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues and participate in operational support activities during peak mission periods
• Maintain documentation, architecture artifacts, and operational procedures

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance
• 5 years of experience administering cloud infrastructure environments
• Hands-on experience supporting Microsoft Azure cloud environments
• Experience supporting Kubernetes platforms and containerized applications
• Experience administering Linux operating systems in enterprise environments
• Experience troubleshooting cloud infrastructure, networking, and platform services
• Experience working within government, defense, or regulated environments preferred
• Ability to work onsite a minimum of three days per week in College Park, MD 

• (1) Senior Cloud Admin: Requires a cloud administrator with 8+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, and Linux administration. This individual will also serve as the team lead, guiding team direction and supporting the program's cloud architecture and strategy.
• (2) Mid-Level Cloud Admin: Requires a cloud administrator with 3–5 years of experience in Microsoft Azure, Kubernetes, and Linux administration.

 

 

Qualifications

 

• Required Technical SkillsSecret or Top Secret clearance.

• Microsoft Azure Administration
• Kubernetes Administration and Operations
• Linux Administration (RedHat or similar distributions preferred)
• Cloud Networking Concepts
• Infrastructure Automation and Scripting
• Identity and Access Management
• Monitoring and Logging Solutions
• Container Technologies
• CI/CD Concepts and Platform Operations
• Security Best Practices for Cloud Environments

• Required Certifications (NSWC DD CSWF Compliance)

  Candidates must possess one active baseline certification from the following:

• Security+ CE
• CySA+
• GSEC
• CCNA Security

The Cloud Administrators shall provide proof of an active certification in one of the certificates below.

- Security+ CE

- CySA+

- GSEC

- CCNA Security

Operating System Certification

The Cloud Administrators shall provide proof of completing a training or course in one of the below Operating Systems during the current fiscal year.

- Linux+

- RedHat

- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Azure Cloud Certifications

The Cloud Administrators shall provide proof of completing a training or course in both of the below Azure Topics during the current fiscal year.

- AZ-104

- AZ-305

Additional Information

We Value:

• Drive: Passion and energy to implement quality technical solutions. Self-motivation and intellectual curiosity
• Commitment to Quality: Passion to conceive and produce world-class solutions that drive real-world value for the customer
• Customer Focus: Consultative approach to solving problems for customers. Expectations management.
• Communication: Superior communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate problems, solutions, risks, rewards etc. (written and verbal)
• Technical Skills: Love for technology. You have to be inherently passionate about technology.
• Business Acumen: Technology ultimately is used to enable the business. We look for people who understand how the businesses can be enabled through their technical solutions

What we offer:

• Ability to make a noticeable difference for the organization and our customers
• Tremendous growth opportunity by becoming part of a rapidly growing organization. It’s not your tenure but what you can bring to the table that defines how your career will be shaped. You control your growth.
• Complex but interesting challenges to improve the depth and breadth of your technical and business skills. Our consultants are business technologists and understand how technology drives business. 
• Competitive pay and benefits

Work authorization requirement: US Citizen.

Oteemo is an equal employment and affirmative action employer.