TL;DR

Cloud Engineer and Enterprise Cloud Administrator: Supporting engineering, administration, and optimization of secure enterprise cloud environments for the Intelligence Community with an accent on cloud security compliance and artifact transition. Focus on managing IaaS/PaaS infrastructure, ensuring ATO/ATD compliance, and facilitating the integration of research tools into operational platforms.

Location: Must be based in Bethesda, MD

Salary: $100,000–$127,000 USD

Company

ANSER provides independent analysis and technical solutions to enhance national and homeland security, operating as a non-profit organization focused on public service impact.

What you will do

  • Administer and maintain secure enterprise cloud infrastructure, including account management and resource allocation.
  • Support cloud security compliance activities, including documentation for Authority to Develop (ATD) and Authority to Operate (ATO).
  • Facilitate the transition of research artifacts, algorithms, and tools into the enterprise cloud environment.
  • Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and service configuration issues to ensure operational stability.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and dashboards for executive oversight of cloud performance and risk.
  • Research technical solutions and translate stakeholder requirements into implementable cloud architectures.

Requirements

  • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cloud Computing, or related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of professional experience in enterprise cloud environments within the Intelligence Community.
  • Demonstrated experience with IaaS and PaaS administration and security compliance.
  • Proven ability to transition applications and research data into operational cloud platforms.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills regarding cloud infrastructure and platform performance.

Culture & Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package covering health, financial, and well-being.
  • Support for meaningful national and homeland security missions.
  • Collaborative environment valuing integrity and initiative.
  • Non-profit model focused on public service impact.