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RAZOR

Junior Cloud Software Engineer

Hybrid

Baltimore, United states

$ 150,000 /year

Junior

Full Time

27-01-2026

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Skills

Python Bash SQL NoSQL GitLab CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Jenkins Networking Research Azure AWS Software Development cloud platforms CI/CD Pipelines Gitlab CI Openstack Kafka Prometheus Grafana gRPC

Job Specifications



Overview

We are hiring Cloud Software Engineers at multiple levels to support advanced mission systems for U.S. Government Intelligence Programs. These roles are hands-on and require expertise in cloud-native engineering, hybrid compute environments, enterprise security automation, and modern orchestration frameworks at scale. You will design, build, integrate, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot distributed mission platforms operating across multi-cloud and classified hybrid environments. Education & Certification Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a technical field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Advanced degrees are preferred for Architect-level roles. Clearance Requirements Active Secret clearance required to start. TS/SCI or TS/SCI with Poly candidates strongly prioritized. Onsite Requirements Onsite in a secure government facility (SCIF). Responsibilities (All Levels)
Research, design, develop, integrate, enhance, and sustain high-availability cloud-native software platforms
Design and deploy containerized services into hybrid (on-prem + classified cloud) environments
Build and expose secure REST/gRPC APIs and UI interfaces for mission data platforms
Engineer automated PKI certificate creation and secure delivery workflows across enterprise cloud infrastructure
Deploy and optimize SQL, NoSQL, in-memory, and S3-compatible storage (MinIO, etc.)
Implement and manage service mesh (Istio, Linkerd, Aspen Mesh, etc.)
Deploy and tune Kafka / NATS / RabbitMQ pub-sub messaging systems
Build CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI) within secure container orchestration
Implement end-to-end observability — Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Fluentd, Jaeger, Kiali
Engineer secure persistent storage, volume claims, Ceph / Rook, Gluster, etc.
Troubleshoot complex cloud networking, mesh routing, VPN/overlay (WireGuard, NSM, etc.)
Operate across Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, OpenStack, and classified private cloud platforms
Qualifications by Level Junior Cloud Engineer (Level 1)
Bachelor's degree in a technical field
1–3 years of experience in cloud engineering or software development
Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and basic Kubernetes concepts
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or OpenStack)
Basic scripting in Python, Bash, or similar
Strong willingness to learn and work in secure environments
Desired Skills
Experience with secure container orchestration in classified environments
Familiarity with hybrid cloud deployments and multi-cloud integration
Advanced knowledge of observability tools and service mesh frameworks
Razor is an EEO Employer Razor is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Razor Benefits Overview Razor offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. We are committed to supporting our employees' well-being and career growth.

About the Company

RAZOR is a women-owned small business (WOSB) specializing in human-centric solutions customized for the IT and healthcare sectors. We are dedicated to comprehensively understanding the distinctive requirements of clients within these industries and delivering solutions that emphasize both technical proficiency and compassionate care. Our services encompass resource management and technology consulting, catering to clients in both federal and state government as well as the commercial sector. Know more