What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Engineer position at Modis?
We are seeking an Azure Cloud Engineer for a remote role. The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and securing cloud-based infrastructure and services in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) cybersecurity requirements. This role focuses on Microsoft 365 GCC-High, Azure Government, and other approved cloud platforms to ensure the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The engineer will support secure migration strategies, automate cloud deployments, and maintain compliance with CMMC Level 2 and NIST 800-171 standards.
The hourly rate for this role is $55-$62. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
NO C2C OR THIRD PARTIES PLEASE
Responsibilities Include
Need to be US citizen and be able to get a secret clearance.
If you are interested in this PowerBI job, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Mike Keegan at 585-465-1236 or michael.keegan@akkodisgroup.com
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.
Pay Details: $55.00 to $62.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www-uat.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy
Requirements
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The hourly rate for this role is $55-$62. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
NO C2C OR THIRD PARTIES PLEASE
Responsibilities Include
- Design and deploy scalable, secure, and compliant cloud environments.
- Implement hybrid connectivity solutions (ExpressRoute, VPNs, Azure Virtual WAN).
- Build cloud infrastructure following Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
- Apply Zero Trust principles across Microsoft 365 GCC-High and Azure Government.
- Implement security controls to meet DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST 800-171, and CMMC Level 2 requirements.
- Configure identity and access management (IAM), conditional access policies, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Monitor performance, cost, and security through native cloud tools and third-party platforms.
- Troubleshoot and optimize workloads for efficiency and resilience.
- Partner with the Network Engineer to align hybrid infrastructure designs.
- Maintain cloud security and compliance documentation for audits.
- Provide technical guidance to IT staff and support teams on cloud best practices.
- Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.
- 3–5 years of experience in cloud engineering, systems administration, or DevOps.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 GCC-High and/or Azure Government.
- Strong understanding of cloud networking, storage, and security configurations.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks: NIST 800-171, DFARS 7012, CMMC Level 2.
- Proficiency with PowerShell scripting and automation.
- Active DoD security clearance (Secret or higher).
- Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer, or equivalent.
- Experience with AWS GovCloud or other FedRAMP-authorized cloud environments.
- Background in supporting ITAR, CUI, and other defense-related compliance requirements.
Need to be US citizen and be able to get a secret clearance.
If you are interested in this PowerBI job, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Mike Keegan at 585-465-1236 or michael.keegan@akkodisgroup.com
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.
Pay Details: $55.00 to $62.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www-uat.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy
Requirements
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Salary : $120,000 - $125,000
