Senior Cloud Engineer

Role Overview

Central Strategies is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to design and lead transformative cloud initiatives that power critical U.S. Coast Guard operations. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll leverage deep expertise in AWS, Azure, and Python to architect scalable cloud-native solutions, drive modernization efforts, and ensure excellence across architecture, deployment, and security—all while mentoring teams and advancing mission success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, resilient, and secure cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Establish technical excellence by creating reference architectures, design patterns, and implementation standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to development teams on cloud-native design, deployment, and best practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to assess their impact and align adoption with organizational goals.
• Drive modernization initiatives, including cloud migrations, containerization, and microservices strategies.
• Champion DevOps practices through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Optimize cloud performance to improve reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency of services.
• Architect secure environments using Zero Trust principles, defense-in-depth strategies, and IAM solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) and government regulations.
• Conduct security assessments to identify and remediate cloud vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, development, security, and product teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Engage stakeholders to gather requirements, translate needs into technical solutions, and present recommendations to leadership.
• Facilitate customer onboarding and ensure smooth transitions for cloud adoption.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of architectures, standards, and implementation methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• BS and 12+ years of relevant experience, or MS and 10+ years; additional experiencemay substitute for degree.
  Minimum 6+ years of administration experience with cloud-based applications (MSO365, SharePoint, Azure AD, AWS).
  Hands-on experience managing Windows Server environments (creation, configuration, upgrades, migrations, patching)
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, SAML, and related protocols and processes.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms and tools: AWS Console, Azure, Elastic, Ansible, Jira, Confluence, Git, Bitbucket, and other SaaS solutions.
• Experience integrating AWS and Azure log data to analysis platforms (Elastic, Splunk).
• Skilled in supporting AWS-hosted applications (deployments, patches, maintenance, security checks, troubleshooting).
• Ability to develop, optimize, and document SOPs and operational workflows.
• Collaborates with SMEs and security teams to define and implement secure cloud architectures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for both technical and executive audiences.
• Performs day-to-day operational support, including troubleshooting, change management, and issue resolution.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks and Kafka.
• Proficiency with Power BI and API management tools is a strong advantage.
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Must hold at least one of the following certifications:
  • Microsoft: MCSE (Server), Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect
  • AWS: Certified SysAdmin, Cloud Practitioner, Developer, Solutions Architect(Associate/Pro), DevOps Engineer, Advanced Networking, or Security