What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Cloud Automation Engineer - Must have a Secret clearance or higher position at PGTEK?
Job Title: Private Cloud Automation Engineer
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA or Ogden, UT
Work Type: 50% On-Site / 50% Travel
Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required (please do not apply unless you have an active DOD Secret clearance or higher)
Salary: 140-175K
Role Summary:We are seeking a skilled and security-cleared Private Cloud Automation Engineer to support the development of automation workflows and cloud orchestration in classified environments. This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions to enable scalable private cloud operations across geographically distributed sites. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to automate and streamline cloud provisioning and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:- Design and develop automation workflows for provisioning tenants, users, and cloud services
- Create and manage service deployment blueprints using orchestration platforms such as Morpheus
- Convert manual operational tasks into repeatable, automated processes
- Integrate with APIs and web services for configuration, deployment, and management automation
- Support identity management, security policy implementation, and compliance in multi-vendor environments
- Collaborate with infrastructure, network, and security teams to promote DevOps best practices
- Active Secret Security Clearance (mandatory)
- Strong background in modern data center technologies
- Proficiency in scripting with Python
- Experience working with RESTful APIs and other web services
- Hands-on experience with IaC tools such as Ansible and Terraform
- Familiarity with at least one major public cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a customer-focused mindset
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% (travel expenses covered)
- Experience in classified government environments
- Familiarity with the Morpheus cloud management platform (or similar tools)
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks
- Knowledge of self-service cloud provisioning and service catalog design
- Understanding of secure infrastructure standards (e.g., NIST, RMF)
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. A TRICARE Supplemental Medical Insurance plan is also available. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. We offer a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.
About PGTEK:
PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family. EOE, including disability/veterans.