Cloud Systems Engineer

Job overview

The Cloud Systems Engineer role is onsite in Herndon, VA, and compensation is $130,000–$260,000 per year. The position supports secure enterprise Windows, Linux, virtual, and cloud environments and requires an active TS/SCI Full Scope Poly clearance. The engineer maintains and automates infrastructure, supports cloud platforms and deployment pipelines, and addresses system issues and security requirements. The work contributes to reliable enterprise infrastructure through patching, configuration management, troubleshooting, and collaboration with software, network, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams.

What you'll do

• Engineer, administer, and maintain Windows, Linux, virtual, and cloud environments
• automate system administration, deployment, patching, and configuration
• develop scripts and tools
• support AWS, Azure, and other commercial cloud environments
• build and maintain automated deployment and CI/CD pipelines
• support Infrastructure-as-Code
• remediate vulnerabilities
• troubleshoot systems and infrastructure
• maintain documentation and operating procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cloud systems engineer

cloud engineering

aws

microsoft azure

windows

linux

infrastructure-as-code

ci/cd

ts/sci full scope poly

herndon va

$130k–$260k/year

progression inc

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an active TS/SCI Full Scope Poly clearance and six or more years of systems or cloud engineering experience.

About the employer

Progression Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.