Senior Cloud Platform Engineer (Multi-Cloud | Top Secret | DevSecOps)
Role summary
Rackner is seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to engineer secure, mission-critical multi-cloud platforms (Azure + AWS) for national security programs. This hybrid role requires a Top Secret clearance and involves owning Azure Landing Zone architecture, implementing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, containerizing systems with Kubernetes, and hardening infrastructure to meet DoD compliance standards. The engineer will operate as a technical leader in DevSecOps and cloud architecture, driving decisions for platform performance and scalability in a regulated, high-impact environment. The position emphasizes platform ownership and impact on federal AI initiatives.
Hybrid:
Charlottesville, VA / Fort Belvoir, VA (within ~100 miles; periodic on-site presence required)
Clearance:
Active Top Secret (SCI Eligible Required)
Why This Role Matters
At Rackner, we don’t just deploy infrastructure: we engineer secure, mission-critical cloud platforms that power national security programs.
This role is part of a competitive, high-visibility effort supporting a leading federal AI and multi-cloud initiative; meaning your impact is immediate and measurable.
As a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer, You Will
- Own and shape secure multi-cloud environments (Azure + AWS)
- Design and enforce Azure Landing Zones and cloud governance at scale
- Build hardened, compliant infrastructure aligned to DoD standards
- Operate as a technical leader across DevSecOps, platform engineering, and cloud architecture
This is not a support role. This is platform ownership in a regulated, high-impact environment.
What You’ll Do
- Own Azure Landing Zone architecture — design, implement, and enforce governance policies across environments
- Engineer secure multi-cloud platforms integrating Azure and AWS (networking, DNS, TLS, identity, access)
- Deploy Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) across production systems using CI/CD and GitOps methodologies
- Containerize and scale systems using Kubernetes (AKS/EKS) for resilient, repeatable deployments
- Harden infrastructure (Azure VMs, cloud services) to meet STIG and DoD compliance requirements
- Drive technical decisions across platform architecture, performance, and scalability
- Collaborate across engineering, DevSecOps, and mission stakeholders to deliver secure, production-ready systems
What You Bring
Must-Have Experience
- 7+ years building cloud-based software systems in secure government environments
- Proven ownership of Azure Landing Zones (design, implementation, policy enforcement)
- Hands-on Terraform experience in production (CI/CD pipelines, automation, GitOps)
- 2+ years Kubernetes experience (AKS, EKS, or similar) in production environments
- Multi-cloud experience (Azure + AWS) including networking (VPC/VNet, DNS, TLS)
- Experience implementing cloud security, STIG compliance, and hardened infrastructure
- Security+ (IAT Level II) and at least one cloud certification (Azure or AWS)
Nice to Have
- Experience with AWS Direct Connect / advanced networking
- Familiarity with Crossplane or platform engineering frameworks
- Updated Azure/AWS certifications
- Experience operating in DevSecOps / mission-critical DoD environments
What You’ll Gain
- Ownership at the platform level — not just execution
- Direct impact on national security and AI-driven federal programs
- Exposure to multi-cloud architecture at scale (Azure + AWS)
- Opportunity to shape cloud governance, security, and infrastructure standards
- Continuous investment in your growth through fully funded certifications and training
- A high-trust environment where technical judgment and decision-making matter
Why Rackner
Rackner is a fast-growing consultancy trusted for innovation, execution, and impact across startups, enterprises, and the public sector. We specialize in cloud-native development, DevSecOps, AI/ML, and distributed systems architecture — delivering solutions that matter.
We Invest In Our People And Provide
- 401K with 100% match up to 6%
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance + Short & Long-Term Disability
- Highly Competitive PTO
- Home Office & Equipment Support
- Fully Covered Certifications & Training
- Industry-Leading Weekly Pay Schedule
Apply Now
If you’re a cloud engineer who wants to own systems, not just support them, and operate at the intersection of security, scale, and impact — we want to talk.
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