We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead and support the design, deployment, and management of cloud-native and hybrid environments, including complex efforts involving Google Distributed Cloud (GDC), networking, and cloud landing zones. You will be a trusted technical advisor - driving strategic architectural decisions, mentoring junior engineers, and shaping secure and scalable infrastructure solutions for public sector customers.

Description

Location: Remote first, with preference to Washington, DC metro area.

Security Clearance Requirement

This position requires an active Secret security clearance or above. Applicants must be US citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain the required clearance level.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture and Engineering

Lead and design the implementation of cloud-based and hybrid solutions using Google Cloud (including GDC), applying industry best practices for security, scalability, and performance.
Architect and implement cloud landing zones aligned with security, compliance, and operational requirements.
Design and deploy Google Distributed Cloud solutions, including in air-gapped environments.
Design resilient cloud networking architectures, including dedicated interconnects, VPC peering, and secure ingress/egress strategies.
Develop and review Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, ensuring consistency and maintainability across environments.
Establish and optimize CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and applications in secure environments.

Leadership and Collaboration

Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, design sessions, and informal coaching.
Serve as a technical lead on projects, coordinating across internal and client teams to deliver robust cloud infrastructure solutions.
Drive internal best practices for cloud implementation, DevOps, and system reliability.

Consulting Services and Customer Engagement

Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for client discussions on cloud strategy, architecture, cost optimization, security, and compliance.
Support pre-sales technical solutioning and contribute to statements of work (SOWs), level-of-effort estimates, and architecture proposals.
Lead or support Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts by producing documentation, providing security input, and interfacing with client security teams.

Innovation and Knowledge Sharing

Proactively identify areas for improvement and innovation in cloud operations and service delivery.
Create and maintain architecture artifacts, operations playbooks, and reusable accelerators for internal and external use.
Share expertise through internal knowledge transfers, training sessions, and documentation.

Qualifications

Active Secret (or higher) Clearance
Proven experience in designing and implementing complex cloud infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
Deep proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and related tools.
Expertise in Kubernetes, containerization, and deployment of microservices-based architectures.
Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
Strong understanding of cloud networking (e.g., VPCs, firewalls, DNS, routing, interconnects).
Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor team members.
Experience working with or supporting compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, DoD IL5/6, etc.).
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Experience authoring or contributing to ATO packages and system security documentation.
Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud networking strategies.
Prior consulting or public sector experience strongly preferred.
One or more of the following certifications:
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
Google Cloud Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer
AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Certified Kubernetes Administrator