Cloud Solutions Engineer III

Posted:
2/4/2026, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Virginia, United States ⋅ Richmond, Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
DevOps & Infrastructure ⋅ Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

The Cloud Solutions Engineer III will lead the design, implementation, and management of the organization's cloud infrastructure. This role involves ensuring the stability, security, and scalability of cloud environments, as well as providing support for related services such as networking, storage, and identity management.

Essential Job Statements

Lead the design and implementation of cloud solutions to meet business requirements.  

Oversee the management and maintenance of cloud resources, including virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking components 

Monitor and troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues, ensuring high availability and performance. 

Implement and manage cloud security policies and configuration settings.   

Collaborate with other IT teams to integrate cloud services with on-premises systems and applications 

Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices for cloud environments. 

Provide technical support and guidance to end-users and other IT staff. 

Mentor and train junior team members. 

Assist in the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of IT operational systems 

Patient Population: N/A

Employment Qualifications 

Required Education: Bachelor's degree 

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Information Systems or a related degree. 

Licensing/ Certification 

 Licensure/Certification Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional 

Licensure/Certification Preferred:  C ertifications in related fields. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect 

Minimum Qualifications 

 Years and Type of Required Experience : Minimum of 6+ years of experience in cloud engineering or a related role. Proven track record of leading the design and implementation of cloud solutions.   

Experience managing and troubleshooting complex cloud environments. Hands-on experience with cloud resource management. Experience in integrating cloud services with other IT systems and applications.  

Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with security policies and best practices. 6+ years of experience in managing and supporting Linux server environments. Design and implementation of cloud solutions to meet business  

Design and implementation of cloud solutions to meet business optimization for cloud systems. Extensive experience with hybrid cloud solutions. In-depth knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) principles and best practices.  

Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO, or CIS. Extensive experience with multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO) solutions. Understanding network protocols and services related to cloud environments.  

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. 
 

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 6+years of experience in managing and supporting Cloud environments. 

 

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 6+ years of experience in managing and supporting Linux server environments. Design and implementation of cloud solutions to meet business optimization for cloud systems. Extensive experience with hybrid cloud solutions.  In-depth knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) principles and best practices. Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO, or CIS.  Extensive experience with multi-factor authentication (MFA) and single sign-on (SSO) solutions. Understanding network protocols and services related to cloud environments. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. Grasping TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls, load balancers, and content delivery networks is crucial for secure and efficient cloud operation. Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with security policies and best practices. Knowledge of virtualization (VMs) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is increasingly important for deploying scalable cloud solutions.  

Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone.  

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Balance, Bending

Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards  

Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Hear alarms/telephone/alerts, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity – far, Acuity – near 

Hazards: Depth perception, Exposure to potential electrical shock 

Mental/Sensory – Emotional   
Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change  

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