Rackner
Sr. Cloud Operations Engineer (Azure Specialist | Top Secret)
Rackner, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22904
Sr. Cloud Operations Engineer (Azure Specialist | Top Secret)
Charlottesville, VA (with Arlington, VA office presence)
Location:
Hybrid – onsite in Charlottesville, VA 4–6 times per month (must live within 100 miles). Office also available in Arlington, VA. Clearance:
Active Top Secret (SCI eligible)
Why This Role Matters At Rackner, we deliver mission‑critical, multi‑cloud solutions that power the nation’s most important programs. As a Senior Cloud Operations Engineer, you’ll have technical autonomy and a strategic voice in shaping how Azure and AWS environments are designed, secured, and scaled.
This is more than just a cloud role — it’s a chance to:
Lead at scale – architect and automate secure cloud infrastructure across Azure + AWS
Make impact where it matters – support national security missions with resilient, compliant systems
Grow your career – gain certifications, advanced training, and recognition as a cleared cloud leader
Work flexibly – hybrid schedule, with options to collaborate from either Charlottesville or Arlington
What You’ll Do
Engineer multi‑cloud environments: connect and secure Azure + AWS with hybrid integrations
Deploy and automate: hands‑on Terraform deployments in production, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps methodology
Containerize + scale: leverage Kubernetes (AKS/EKS or similar) to deliver reliable, repeatable environments
Implement cloud governance: deploy Azure Landing Zones, develop policies, and enforce STIG compliance
Collaborate and lead: partner across DevSecOps and engineering teams to deliver mission‑critical solutions
What You Bring Must‑Haves
7 years of software development experience building solutions using Azure in a secure environment (Python / Bash preferred)
2+ years Kubernetes production experience (AKS/EKS or similar)
1+ year deploying Azure Landing Zones and implementing policies
Hands‑on Terraform experience in production (CI/CD, GitOps)
Familiarity with AWS networking (VPC, DNS, TLS; Direct Connect a plus)
Security+ (IAT Level II) and at least one cloud certification (Azure or AWS)
Nice‑to‑Haves
AWS Direct Connect / AWS Networking experience
Crossplane experience
Updated Azure / AWS certifications
Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent experience
Why Rackner
401K with 100% match up to 6%
Generous PTO
Home office + equipment support
Certifications fully covered – we invest in your growth
Gym membership eligibility, team events, and more
Apply now to bring your clearance, cloud skills, and leadership to a role where your impact is felt every day.
As set forth in Rackner’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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Location:
Hybrid – onsite in Charlottesville, VA 4–6 times per month (must live within 100 miles). Office also available in Arlington, VA. Clearance:
Active Top Secret (SCI eligible)
Why This Role Matters At Rackner, we deliver mission‑critical, multi‑cloud solutions that power the nation’s most important programs. As a Senior Cloud Operations Engineer, you’ll have technical autonomy and a strategic voice in shaping how Azure and AWS environments are designed, secured, and scaled.
This is more than just a cloud role — it’s a chance to:
Lead at scale – architect and automate secure cloud infrastructure across Azure + AWS
Make impact where it matters – support national security missions with resilient, compliant systems
Grow your career – gain certifications, advanced training, and recognition as a cleared cloud leader
Work flexibly – hybrid schedule, with options to collaborate from either Charlottesville or Arlington
What You’ll Do
Engineer multi‑cloud environments: connect and secure Azure + AWS with hybrid integrations
Deploy and automate: hands‑on Terraform deployments in production, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps methodology
Containerize + scale: leverage Kubernetes (AKS/EKS or similar) to deliver reliable, repeatable environments
Implement cloud governance: deploy Azure Landing Zones, develop policies, and enforce STIG compliance
Collaborate and lead: partner across DevSecOps and engineering teams to deliver mission‑critical solutions
What You Bring Must‑Haves
7 years of software development experience building solutions using Azure in a secure environment (Python / Bash preferred)
2+ years Kubernetes production experience (AKS/EKS or similar)
1+ year deploying Azure Landing Zones and implementing policies
Hands‑on Terraform experience in production (CI/CD, GitOps)
Familiarity with AWS networking (VPC, DNS, TLS; Direct Connect a plus)
Security+ (IAT Level II) and at least one cloud certification (Azure or AWS)
Nice‑to‑Haves
AWS Direct Connect / AWS Networking experience
Crossplane experience
Updated Azure / AWS certifications
Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent experience
Why Rackner
401K with 100% match up to 6%
Generous PTO
Home office + equipment support
Certifications fully covered – we invest in your growth
Gym membership eligibility, team events, and more
Apply now to bring your clearance, cloud skills, and leadership to a role where your impact is felt every day.
As set forth in Rackner’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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