SME Cloud Engineer (Azure/AWS)

TL;DR

SME Cloud Engineer (Azure/AWS): Designing and managing multi-cloud architecture for the U.S. Coast Guard with an accent on automation and tool integration. Focus on building automated workflows in Swimlane, optimizing Microsoft Sentinel, and ensuring federal compliance across hybrid environments.

Location: Hybrid; Must be based in Alexandria, VA

Salary: $170,000 - $218,000 Annually

Company

hirify.global is a government IT services provider focused on transforming how government agencies operate and serve citizens.

What you will do

• Design and manage multi-cloud architecture using Azure and AWS to support the U.S. Coast Guard.
• Integrate and automate enterprise management tools including Microsoft Sentinel, Swimlane, ACAS, and Tanium.
• Develop automated workflows and playbooks within Swimlane to accelerate system mitigation.
• Conduct cloud system risk assessments and manage Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Draft and maintain comprehensive architecture documentation and federal compliance frameworks (ATO).
• Coordinate tool onboarding processes for new cloud applications and execute technical change management.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance is mandatory.
• 12+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional-level certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
• Hands-on experience architecting and deploying Microsoft Sentinel and Swimlane platforms.
• Proficiency in scripting with Python, PowerShell, or Bash to build cohesive workflows.
• Experience using ACAS for cloud-based vulnerability and configuration scanning.

Nice to have

• Prior experience supporting USCG, DoD, or Federal cloud modernization programs.
• PMP certification.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Learning and development platform including certification preparation.
• Training, education, and certification assistance for full-time employees.
• Internal mobility and referral bonus programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and corporate discounts.

Hiring process

• Virtual video interview with the hiring manager (camera and photo ID required).
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening.
• Comprehensive background check covering criminal history, education, and employment for the past 7 years.