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Marathon TS

Cloud Engineer

Remote

United states

$ 150,000 /year

Mid level

Full Time

03-12-2025

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Skills

Python Bash PowerShell Encryption Cloud Security GitHub GitLab CI/CD DevOps Docker Kubernetes Monitoring Jenkins Networking Azure AWS GCP CI/CD Pipelines Gitlab CI Terraform Prometheus Infrastructure as Code GitHub Actions

Job Specifications

Marathon TS is looking for a Cloud Engineer to support our efforts at USCIS.

This role will work with cross-functional teams to support cloud-based applications and services, automate deployments, and ensure system reliability and performance. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, strong scripting skills, and a solid understanding of DevOps practices and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes

Key Responsibilities: Design and Implement Cloud Infrastructure – 30%

Build scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud architectures using services from AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Automate Infrastructure and Deployments (IaC) – 25%
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to automate environment setup.
Monitor, Troubleshoot, and Optimize Systems – 20%
Use monitoring tools to track system health, resolve performance issues, and continuously optimize cloud resources for cost and efficiency.
Ensure Security and Compliance – 15%
Apply cloud security best practices, manage IAM policies, and ensure systems comply with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Support CI/CD and DevOps Practices – 10%
Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines, integrating automation to streamline code deployments and testing workflows.

Nice to have skills: Cloud Platform Expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP) – 3+ years

Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing services on at least one major cloud platform.
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) – 2+ years
Proven ability to automate infrastructure provisioning and management using IaC tools.
Networking & Security in the Cloud – 3+ years
Solid knowledge of cloud networking, IAM, encryption, and compliance best practices.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting Tools (CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, etc.) – 2+ years
Ability to proactively monitor performance and quickly resolve issues in cloud environments. Join USCIS in transforming its network operations through automation. If you are a Network Engineering professional passionate about automation and eager to contribute to a vital government agency, we look forward to your application.
Scripting & Automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell) – 3+ years
Strong scripting skills for automating deployment, monitoring, and administrative tasks.
CI/CD & DevOps Tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) – 2+ years

Required skills: Minimum of 5 years of Cloud Engineering experience

About the Company

Marathon TS provides winning IT solutions for government and industry as a WBENC Certified Woman-Owned Small Business. We were founded in 2009 by IT professionals with a proven record of success in building IT services companies. Marathon TS provides digital solutions in cloud, mobile, big data, IoT, cybersecurity, and advanced analytics through user-centric designs driven by Agile (SAFe) methodologies and DevSecOps best practices. We also provide scalable support through our network of experts who specialist in specific tec... Know more