Cloud Engineer I - Reston, VA (NO REMOTE)

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Cloud Engineer I to join our team in Reston, VA. This position is in office in Reston, VA. No remote work possible.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

The Cloud Engineer will play a key role within the cloud operations team working closely with development, security, and the engineering teams to ensure the development, deployment and maintenance of scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions. Drive cloud adoption through proven experience in deploying solutions, enhancing sustainability, implementing automation, and balancing cloud solution costs.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

Receive broad guidance relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution.  Receive direction as needed, and especially on highly complex assignments.

Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.  Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to develop the necessary resources, automation and code to implement the specified cloud solutions.

Work closely with support, security, architecture, and development teams to ensure seamless implementation and sustainment over the full lifecycle of the solution.

Lead operations teams in monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving cloud-related issues.

Do the Work

Design, develop, and deploy end-to-end cloud solutions that meet business and technical requirements.

Suggest and evaluate cloud operations best practices for cloud adoption, governance, security, and scalability.

Lead cloud migrations, modernization, and digital transformation project initiatives.

Develop and deploy cloud solution artifacts using infrastructure as code (IaC), DevOps, and CI / CD in an enterprise cloud adoption framework (CAF) environment.

Ensure cloud solutions development and deployments meet compliance with industry standards, security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and enterprise architecture.

Optimize cloud costs, performance, and reliability by leveraging cloud operations best practices.

Configure platform controls to manage costs effectively and prevent overruns.

Stay up to date with cloud services, trends, and emerging technologies.

Success Metrics and Competencies

Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.

High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.

Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.

Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.

Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.

Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.

Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.

Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.

Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.

Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Three or more (3+) years of experience in cloud engineering and operations in Microsoft Azure.

Strong understanding of cloud architecture and cloud security principles.

Solid understanding of zero trust and cloud security.

Proven experience in designing, building, and migrating Azure cloud solutions.

Strong knowledge of DevOps, Cl / CD, and automation in cloud environments.

Proficiency developing and deploying landing zone solutions using Azure cloud services including virtual machines, containers, applications, storage, networking, databases, security, and identity management.

Experience designing Azure solutions to meet the core pillars of the Well-Architected Framework (WAF).

Experience deploying and maintaining the Azure Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and associated Landing Zones.

Experience in designing, implementing, and managing DevOps pipeline for infrastructure as code (laC) and Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (Cl / CD) workloads using Azure DevOps, BICEP, ARM, YAML, Terraform, or similar tools.

Strong PowerShell, Bash, or Python scripting skills.

Experience with monitoring and logging tools including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application lnsights for performance and reliability management.

Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).

Strong problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to DevOps processes.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments preferred.

Familiarity with Azure enterprise architecture frameworks (CAF / WAF) preferred.

Understanding of compliance frameworks such as CIS, NIST 800-53 and GDPR preferred.

Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified : Azure Administrator and DevOps Engineer preferred.

About Bowman

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes :

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright / dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

Mobility around an office environment.

Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.

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Job Description Disclaimer

Note : While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here () . If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here () .

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com .

Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please go here : If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please go here :