Private Cloud Automation Engineer - Must have a Secret clearance or higher
About the position We are seeking a skilled and security-cleared Private Cloud Automation Engineer to support the development of automation workflows and cloud orchestration in classified environments. This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions to enable scalable private cloud operations across geographically distributed sites. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to automate and streamline cloud provisioning and service delivery. Responsibilities • Design and develop automation workflows for provisioning tenants, users, and cloud services • Create and manage service deployment blueprints using orchestration platforms such as Morpheus • Convert manual operational tasks into repeatable, automated processes • Integrate with APIs and web services for configuration, deployment, and management automation • Support identity management, security policy implementation, and compliance in multi-vendor environments • Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and security teams to promote DevOps best practices Requirements • Active Secret Security Clearance (mandatory) • Strong background in modern data center technologies • Proficiency in scripting with Python • Experience working with RESTful APIs and other web services • Hands-on experience with IaC tools such as Ansible and Terraform • Familiarity with at least one major public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset • Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% (travel expenses covered) Nice-to-haves • Experience in classified government environments • Familiarity with the Morpheus cloud management platform (or similar tools) • Exposure to arenaflex/CD pipelines and automation frameworks • Knowledge of self-service cloud provisioning and service catalog design • Understanding of secure infrastructure standards (e.g., NIST, RMF) Benefits • Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. • Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. • A TRICARE Supplemental Medical Insurance plan is also available. • Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. • Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. • An Employee Assistance Program is available at no arenaflex to all employees. • We offer a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job