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Cloud Engineer
$90k – $120k/yr Multiple locations on-site full time mid Apr 1, 2026
About this role
Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Cloud Engineer with Networking and Help Desk experience to support out Operational IT team. Cloud Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud services and technologies, as well as experience in designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions. This job is located in Herndon, VA or Tampa, FL and requires on site support 4 days a week.
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and manage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and AWS solutions
Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform
Configure and manage GCP services such as Compute Engine, App Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Dataflow, and Cloud SQL
Implement security best practices for cloud solutions
Engineer cloud networking platform infrastructure
Maintain and optimize a production-level cloud deployed Gitlab ecosystem with hundreds of users
Stay up-to-date on the latest GCP and AWS services and technologies
Work collaboratively within a fast paced Agile team environment
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field or equivalent work experience
Experiencing managing a production Gitlab environment end-to-end
6+ years of professional experience
3+ years of experience with GCP and/or AWS
Foundational development experience and understanding with tools and technologies such as Git, Linux command line, shell scripting, etc.
Strong understanding of GCP and/or AWS services and technologies
Experience designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions
Experience with infrastructure automation using IaC tools such as Terraform
Experience with DevOps practices
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
US Citizenship and security clearance eligibility
Preferred Qualifications:
At least one Google or AWS Cloud Professional Certification
Experience working within Agile teams
Experience working with Google Cloud compliance products such as Security Command Center and Assured Workloads
Experience working with AWS to include AWS GovCloud
Experience with Palo Alto tools and technologies
Experience with Elastic
Cloud networking experience and automation
Optimizing network traffic flows
Continuous zero trust optimization
Experience working with customers in the U.S. Public Sector
U.S. Federal Government security clearance
Experience with DoD/DISA cybersecurity policies
The salary range is estimated to be between $90,000.00 - $120,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.
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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Offices: Herndon, Virginia, United States (Herndon, VA); Tampa, Florida, United States (Tampa, FL);