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Sr. Cloud Operations Engineer (AWS Networking | Top Secret) 📍 Location: Hybrid – onsite in Arlington, VA times per month (must live within 100 miles). Office also available in Charlottesville, VA 4–6.🔒 Clearance: Active Top Secret (SCI eligible) Why This Role Matters At Rackner, we deliver mission-critical, multi-cloud solutions that power the nation’s most important programs. As a Senior Cloud Operations Engineer, you’ll have technical autonomy and a strategic voice in shaping how Azure and AWS environments are designed, secured, and scaled. This is more than just a cloud role — it’s a chance to: Lead at scale – architect and automate secure cloud infrastructure across Azure + AWS Make impact where it matters – support national security missions with resilient, compliant systems Grow your career – gain certifications, advanced training, and recognition as a cleared cloud leader Work flexibly – hybrid schedule, with options to collaborate from either Charlottesville or Arlington What You’ll Do Engineer multi-cloud environments: Connect and secure Azure + AWS with hybrid integrations Deploy and automate: Hands-on Terraform deployments in production, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps methodology Containerize + scale: Leverage Kubernetes (AKS/EKS or similar) to deliver reliable, repeatable environments Implement cloud governance: Deploy Azure Landing Zones, develop policies, and enforce STIG compliance Collaborate and lead: Partner across DevSecOps and engineering teams to deliver mission-critical solutions What You Bring Must-Haves: 7 years; software development experience building software solutions using Azure in a secure environment (Python / Bash preferred)  2+ years Kubernetes production experience (AKS/EKS or similar) 1+ year deploying Azure Landing Zones and implementing policies Hands-on Terraform experience in production (CI/CD, GitOps) Familiarity with AWS networking (VPC, DNS, TLS; Direct Connect a plus) Security+ (IAT Level II) and at least one cloud certification (Azure or AWS) Nice-to-Haves: AWS Direct Connect / AWS Networking experience Crossplane experience Updated Azure / AWS certifications Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent experience Why Rackner We’re a fast-growing consultancy trusted for innovation, execution, and impact. Joining our team means: 401K with 100% match up to 6% Weekly pay schedule Comprehensive health, vision, dental, life, disability Generous PTO Home office + equipment support Certifications fully covered – we invest in your growth Gym membership eligibility, team events, and more 👉 Apply now to bring your clearance, cloud skills, and leadership to a role where your impact is felt every day.   #TopSecret #CloudEngineer #MultiCloud #Azure #AWS #Kubernetes #Terraform #ClearedJobs #DevSecOps #CloudSecurity #HybridJobs #CharlottesvilleJobs #ArlingtonVA #SecurityClearance #DefenseTech

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