Cloud Engineer I - Softeon

Job Description

IFS Softeon is seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to join our Cloud Operations team and play a key role in managing and optimizing our cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and a strong background in infrastructure automation, security and performance optimization. A valid AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Administrator certification is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build and manage cloud infrastructure using platforms like AWS, Azure, or similar.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams to implement cloud-native architectures and CI/CD processes.
• Monitor cloud systems for performance, availability, and cost-efficiency.
• Enforce cloud governance, compliance, and security best practices.
• Support our clients by troubleshooting and resolving issues across cloud environments and applications. • Maintain documentation for infrastructure architecture and procedures.

Qualifications

This role is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence three days a week in Reston, VA.

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• At least one year of experience as a Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar role 
• Mandatory: One of the following valid certifications:

1. AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional 
2. Microsoft Certified – Azure Administrator 
3. Oracle Cloud Architect – Associate or Professional

• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, Go)
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Deep understanding of cloud security, identity management, and networking.

Preferred

• Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud deployments. 
• Familiarity with DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) 
• Proficiency in cloud cost optimization and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, ELK).

Additional Information

What We’re Offering

• Salary Range: $75,000- $95,000 annually + bonus 
• Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
•  Medical, dental, & vision insurance
•  Flexible spending accounts
•  Life insurance and disability benefits
•  Tuition assistance
•  Community involvement and volunteering events

M/F/Disabled/Vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor.  We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Interested candidates should apply at: www.ifs.com/about/careers-at-ifs

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer