Cloud Engineer — Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Location: Eglin Air Force Base, FL. Clearance Required: Secret (Top Secret Preferred). Employment Type: Full-Time.

About dZA cwDb

Mdr sSKW Group LLC is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer to support secure, mission-critical Department of Defense cloud and platform infrastructure at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. zfK ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, and technical troubleshooting. We are looking for an engineer who understands how these systems operate, can independently resolve technical issues, and can contribute to an established engineering team with minimal ramp-up time.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Kubernetes environments and containerized workloads.

• Support cloud infrastructure, including compute, networking, storage, identity management, and security.

• Manage Kubernetes workloads, including Pods, Deployments, StatefulSets, Services, and persistent storage.

• Troubleshoot Kubernetes deployments, configuration issues, networking, and performance using kubectl and other diagnostic tools.

• Support infrastructure automation, scripting, and configuration management.

• Assist with CI/CD pipelines, container management, and DevSecOps workflows.

• Support Kubernetes security, access controls, monitoring, and system reliability.

• Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and development teams to maintain secure and reliable cloud platforms.

• Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required prior to onboarding; Top Secret preferred.

• U.S. citizenship required.

• CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification, or the ability and willingness to obtain the required certification after hire.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field; relevant certifications and professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Professional experience supporting cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, DevOps, or platform engineering environments.

• Hands-on experience deploying, managing, or troubleshooting Kubernetes workloads in a professional environment.

• Strong working knowledge of Kubernetes fundamentals, including Pods, Deployments, StatefulSets, Services, networking, configuration, and persistent storage.

• Practical experience troubleshooting Kubernetes workloads using kubectl or similar diagnostic tools.

• Hands-on experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or another major cloud platform.

• Experience with scripting, automation, or infrastructure configuration management.

• Strong technical troubleshooting, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in an Agile, mission-focused environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Amazon EKS, Azure AKS, or comparable managed Kubernetes platforms.

• Experience with Helm, Argo CD, Flux, GitOps, or other deployment management technologies.

• Experience with Kubernetes RBAC, service accounts, health checks, autoscaling, monitoring, and cluster security.

• Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, or DevSecOps practices.

• Experience supporting Kubernetes cluster administration, upgrades, lifecycle management, or complex technical troubleshooting.

• Prior experience supporting DoD or federal government environments, including AWS GovCloud or Azure Government.

• Experience with RMF, NIST, STIG compliance, vulnerability management, or other DoD cybersecurity requirements.

• Experience supporting high-performance computing, GPU-enabled infrastructure, or AI/ML workloads.

Benefits

Mdr sSKW Group offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

• Paid time off and paid sick leave

• Paid holidays

• Employer-paid life insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Voluntary supplemental insurance options