Cloud Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support a leading government‑focused technology organization through hybrid work in Ft. Meade, MD. This role is ideal for an engineer experienced in Azure, CI/CD automation, and secure cloud delivery who enjoys partnering with technical teams to enhance reliability, improve deployment pipelines, and enforce high‑quality engineering standards.

Responsibilities of the Cloud Engineer:

• Build, optimize, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Helm, and Nexus

• Strengthen DevSecOps practices by integrating security controls into cloud deployments and ensuring all deliverables align with user acceptance criteria

• Support Azure‑based Kubernetes environments and contribute to Infrastructure‑as‑Code initiatives using Ansible and Terraform

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement, recommend industry best practices, and provide guidance on automation, tooling, and cloud security

Qualifications of the Cloud Engineer:

• 5+ years of DevSecOps experience, including hands‑on work with CI/CD pipelines and modern automation frameworks

• 3+ years of experience with Azure and other cloud platforms, including Kubernetes in an Azure cloud environment

• Proficiency with application and operating system security, Infrastructure‑as‑Code, and tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Helm, and Nexus

• Experience working within Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban) using Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket

• Must be eligible to obtain/maintain Secret-level security clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline

Compensation of the Cloud Engineer:

• Salary Range: $160,000 - $190,000 (based on experience)

• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, Sick Leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on February 27, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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