Cloud Engineer II

Cloud Engineer

BAE Systems is seeking Cloud Engineers to join our team and provide support to facilitate operations on a critical infrastructure and services program. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/modernize. The ideal candidate will be located in the National Capital Region. Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Q3/Q4 of 2026.

The Cloud Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Optimize cloud resources for efficiency, reliability, and cost savings through providing technical assessments to cloud environment's design and integration challenges and recommending mitigation approaches, to include hardware solutions, software solutions, and modification of architectural design
• Provide hands-on development and implementation of commercial cloud solution architectures that modernize the processes through which cloud technology is architected, deployed, and used, focusing on security, scalability, and resiliency
• Develop and conduct testing of cloud and virtualization systems
• Collaborate on system design for security and compliance, ensure cloud service offerings adhere to Cloud Computing policies/guidelines and assist with establishing strategic plans and objectives

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer science and 9-13 years or more relevant work experience (will consider an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
• One or more Active Certification(s): AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CISSP (IAM Level III), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Strong knowledge of enterprise computing and operating systems (OS) and cloud computing platforms, such as Linux, Windows, Azure, and AWS
• Familiarity with various cloud technologies such as SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS
• Knowledge of cloud security principles to protect cloud data from unauthorized users and malicious attacks.
• Experience migrating and integrating systems into a cloud environment and planning and engineering cloud computing infrastructure and applications

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.