Our client located in Falls Church, VA is seeking a Cloud Engineer for a 6 month contract to hire position. In this role the Cloud Engineer will play a vital role in designing, implementing, and managing our cloud infrastructure. As a Cloud Engineer, you will possess a strong understanding of cloud platforms, virtualization, networking, storage, security, and scripting. You will be responsible for ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of our cloud-based systems. You will also work closely with our development teams to help them leverage the cloud to build and deploy innovative solutions. 

• Design, build, and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (laC).
• Implement and manage cloud-based services on AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Migrate on-premises workloads to the cloud
• Manage and optimize cloud resources for cost-efficiency and scalability
• Implement and maintain cloud security measures to protect sensitive data
• Automate cloud and on-premise tasks using scripting languages
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of cloud solutions
• Troubleshoot cloud-related issues and provide technical support
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies and trends

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering.
• Proven expertise with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware vSphere).
• Solid understanding of high-level networking concepts (IP routing, firewalls, load balancing).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Knowledge of IaC tools, specifically Terraform and Cloudformation.
• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• In-depth understanding of cloud security principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate.
• Microsoft Azure — Solutions Architect.
• Google Cloud Certified — Professional Cloud Architect.