[Remote] Cloud Platform Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission‑critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. The Cloud Platform Engineer will provide operational support for AWS and Azure cloud environments, manage virtual machine lifecycle activities, and ensure compliance and security in cloud operations.ResponsibilitiesProvide operational support for AWS and Azure cloud environments, including IaaS and PaaS servicesManage full virtual machine lifecycle activities across large number of VMs, including provisioning, configuration, patch coordination, scaling, and decommissioningSupport Azure subscription management, including expansion from initial environments to scaled multi-subscription architectures aligned with enterprise governance standardsPerform backup and restore operations, ensuring data protection, recovery readiness, and compliance with enterprise and federal requirementsDesign and build cloud environments to support application onboarding, testing, and production deploymentsIntegrate security controls, automated testing, and compliance scanning into pipeline workflows to support secure software delivery and platform hardeningMonitor cloud platforms for performance, availability, and security, supporting incident response and troubleshooting activities in coordination with operations teamsCollaborate with cloud engineers, architects, and enterprise teams to align cloud implementations with architecture standards and operational best practicesSupport cloud platforms that enable VoIP, VTC, and real-time communications systems, ensuring reliability, performance, and operational continuitySkillsAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is requiredMust be a U.S. Citizen without dual citizenshipDemonstrated experience supporting AWS / Azure IaaS and PaaS environments, including VM lifecycle management, networking, and platform servicesHands-on experience managing large-scale VM environments (hundreds of VMs) in enterprise or federal settingsProven experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform) for automated provisioning and configurationExperience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins, or similarDemonstrated experience integrating security scanning, compliance checks, and automated testing into DevSecOps pipelinesExperience supporting backup, restore, and disaster recovery operations within cloud environmentsExperience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Splunk, or equivalent)Experience supporting incident response, troubleshooting, and production operations in mission-critical systemsAbility to create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and deployment proceduresBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevSecOps, or AWS or Azure platform operationsAn active Public Trust and/or DHS suitability is preferredExperience supporting federal government environmentsExperience operating in large-scale, multi-subscription Azure environmentsFamiliarity with DevSecOps best practices and secure software delivery pipelinesExperience supporting real-time communications platforms (VoIP, VTC) in cloud environmentsKnowledge of ITSM/ITOM frameworks and integration with cloud operationsExperience with cloud cost management and optimization practicesStrong collaboration skills across cloud engineering, security, and operations teamsExcellent troubleshooting and communication skills in high-visibility environmentsAt least one cloud platform certification (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google)BenefitsMaximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.Short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awardsReasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairmentCompany OverviewMaximus helps governments deliver on their mission with modern services that improve outcomes and citizen experiences. It was founded in 1975, and is headquartered in Mclean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.maximus.com/.