Cloud Engineer

We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to support the technical design and implementation of a large-scale, cloud-based eLearning ecosystem integrating SaaS platforms, data services, identity systems, and enterprise reporting capabilities. Role Overview As a Cloud Engineer, you will lead the technical design and implementation of cloud infrastructure and integrations supporting a complex education technology ecosystem. This environment includes platforms such as Student Information Systems (SIS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), data warehouse and reporting tools, and a student portal powered by Salesforce (CRM/CMS), along with multiple integration layers across internal and external systems. You will own cloud architecture artifacts, ensure configuration control, and apply strong change management and cybersecurity best practices to support a highly scalable platform serving tens of thousands of users annually. Key Responsibilities • Lead cloud architecture design and implementation for a scalable eLearning ecosystem • Build and maintain a secure cloud infrastructure supporting Salesforce and enterprise integrations • Develop and maintain architecture design documentation, diagrams, and technical runbooks • Implement and enforce configuration control, change management, and operational best practices • Support integrations across internal and external subsystems using secure cloud patterns • Collaborate with engineering, integration, and program stakeholders to ensure end-to-end platform performance • Apply cybersecurity best practices to cloud deployments and system operations • Ensure platform scalability, availability, and maintainability in a multi-system environment Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field • 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, cloud operations, or cloud infrastructure delivery • Experience designing and implementing cloud infrastructure for enterprise environments • Strong understanding of secure cloud architecture and operational best practices • Ability to create and maintain technical architecture documentation and design drawings Preferred Qualifications • AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud certification (Associate or Professional level) • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), such as: • Terraform • AWS CloudFormation • Experience supporting or integrating with Salesforce (CRM/CMS/Experience Cloud) in an enterprise environment • Familiarity with multi-cloud or hybrid architectures Work Authorization & Eligibility Requirements • Must be a U.S. Citizen • Must be eligible for and capable of obtaining a U.S. Government security clearance • Must be currently residing in the United States • Must be willing to travel occasionally to Washington, DC, for in-person meetings