Cloud Systems Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Cloud Systems Engineer will design and support ODNI's hybrid cloud infrastructure, enabling secure, resilient, and automated delivery of enterprise services. Core responsibilities include:

• Design, deploy, and manage IaaS/PaaS solutions across AWS GovCloud and Azure environments.
• Integrate cloud environments with ODNI's Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and Identity & Access Management (ICAM) policies.
• Design, provision, and manage secure AWS GovCloud/C2S environments including VPCs, EC2, IAM, S3, and encrypted networking aligned with ODNI Zero Trust and ICAM policies.
• Support provisioning of Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) instances and secure VDI environments.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and DevOps teams to implement compliant baselines and secure cloud automation.
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and auditability in a classified setting.
• Implement Infrastructure‑as‑Code and continuous compliance using CloudFormation/Terraform, CloudWatch/CloudTrail, and AWS Config/Security Hub to support automated, audit-ready cloud operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience deploying and managing cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure).
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Understanding of Zero Trust principles, ICAM, and enclave-level data security.
• Familiarity with secure VDI deployment (AVD, Citrix).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master's degree in cybersecurity, cloud engineering, or systems engineering.
• Experience supporting ATO/ICD 503 compliance in a classified environment.
• Familiarity with Azure Government or C2S enclaves.
• Experience in hybrid or multi-cloud orchestration at scale.

We are seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer to support the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) as part of a dynamic, mission-driven team. This engineer will play a key role in designing, delivering, and supporting secure, agile solutions that enable ODNI to execute its intelligence integration and national security mission. This position offers the opportunity to work across classified environments, contribute to enterprise transformation, and help implement next-generation capabilities aligned with ODNI's modernization priorities.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Bethesda, MD. Occasional travel within the National Capital Region (NCR)
• Type of environment: Varies
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: "Normal work hours" constitute on average 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring , Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $125, $157, The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements.  The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees. 

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