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Cloud Engineer

Radford, VA ยท On-site

$53 - $70.75/hr

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  • Vision

  • Retirement

Lead technical execution of cloud migration efforts including workload assessment, lift-and-shift ... Mentor junior engineers and contribute to workforce upskilling as the organization transitions to ...

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Cloud Engineer

Richmond, VA ยท Hybrid

$55.25 - $73.75/hr

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  • Retirement

Lead technical execution of cloud migration efforts including workload assessment, lift-and-shift ... Mentor junior engineers and contribute to workforce upskilling as the organization transitions to ...

Cloud Engineer

Montgomery, AL ยท Hybrid

$55.25 - $73.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Lead technical execution of cloud migration efforts including workload assessment, lift-and-shift ... Mentor junior engineers and contribute to workforce upskilling as the organization transitions to ...

Cloud Engineer

Radford, VA ยท Hybrid

$53 - $70.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Lead technical execution of cloud migration efforts including workload assessment, lift-and-shift ... Mentor junior engineers and contribute to workforce upskilling as the organization transitions to ...

Cloud Engineer

Charleston, WV ยท Hybrid

$54.25 - $72.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Lead technical execution of cloud migration efforts including workload assessment, lift-and-shift ... Mentor junior engineers and contribute to workforce upskilling as the organization transitions to ...

Responsibilities Cloud Engineers define and support implementation approaches and plans to ensure ... Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a ...

Cloud Engineer

Roanoke, VA ยท Hybrid

$54.75 - $73/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Lead technical execution of cloud migration efforts including workload assessment, lift-and-shift ... Mentor junior engineers and contribute to workforce upskilling as the organization transitions to ...

Cloud Engineer III

Providence, RI ยท On-site

$105K - $173K/yr

The Cloud Engineer III focuses on engineering solutions that encompass performance, security ... Work Shift Day Daily Hours 8 hours Driving Required No Brown University Health is committed to ...

Cloud Engineer

Reston, VA ยท Hybrid

$58 - $77.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Lead technical execution of cloud migration efforts including workload assessment, lift-and-shift ... Mentor junior engineers and contribute to workforce upskilling as the organization transitions to ...

Cloud Engineer

Roanoke, VA ยท Hybrid

$54.75 - $73/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Lead technical execution of cloud migration efforts including workload assessment, lift-and-shift ... Mentor junior engineers and contribute to workforce upskilling as the organization transitions to ...

Cloud Engineer

Montgomery, AL ยท Hybrid

$55.25 - $73.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Lead technical execution of cloud migration efforts including workload assessment, lift-and-shift ... Mentor junior engineers and contribute to workforce upskilling as the organization transitions to ...

Cloud Engineer

Radford, VA ยท On-site

$53 - $70.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Lead technical execution of cloud migration efforts including workload assessment, lift-and-shift ... Mentor junior engineers and contribute to workforce upskilling as the organization transitions to ...

Cloud Engineer

Charleston, WV ยท Hybrid

$54.25 - $72.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Lead technical execution of cloud migration efforts including workload assessment, lift-and-shift ... Mentor junior engineers and contribute to workforce upskilling as the organization transitions to ...

Cloud Engineer

Chantilly, VA ยท Hybrid

$120K - $160K/yr

Cloud Comp Engr Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID ...

Maintenance Engineer (Night Shift)

Aurora, CO ยท On-site

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  • Life

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  • PTO

What You Will Do The Maintenance Engineer will report directly to the respective shift assigned Engineering Team Manager, with a dotted line to the Senior Maintenance Engineer for daily priorities.

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How much do cloud engineer night shift jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for cloud engineer night shift in the United States is $62.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.61 and $71.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Are cloud engineers still in demand?

Cloud engineers are currently in high demand due to the ongoing adoption of cloud computing across industries. Skills in platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, along with knowledge of automation and security, are especially valuable for these roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cloud engineer night shift?

A Cloud Engineer Night Shift requires expertise in cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), systems administration, and network management, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with cloud automation tools (like Terraform or Ansible), monitoring systems (such as Datadog or CloudWatch), and certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect are highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and the capacity to work independently during off-hours are essential soft skills. These competencies ensure reliable cloud infrastructure operation, rapid incident response, and seamless support for 24/7 business needs.

What are the key challenges faced by cloud engineers working the night shift, and how can they be managed?

Cloud Engineers on the night shift often encounter unique challenges, such as handling critical incidents or system outages with limited immediate support from other teams. They are typically responsible for real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks to ensure uptime. Effective time management, strong documentation skills, and proactive communication with day-shift counterparts are essential for success. To manage these challenges, it's helpful to establish clear escalation protocols and utilize collaboration tools for seamless handovers.

What does a cloud engineer night shift do?

A Cloud Engineer Night Shift is responsible for managing, monitoring, and maintaining cloud-based systems and infrastructure during overnight hours. Their duties often include troubleshooting technical issues, ensuring system uptime, deploying updates, and responding to incidents outside of regular business hours. This role is critical for organizations that require 24/7 cloud operations and support, helping to minimize downtime and maintain service reliability. Cloud Engineers working the night shift may also collaborate with daytime teams to implement changes and address any ongoing technical challenges.

What is the difference between Cloud Engineer Night Shift vs Cloud Administrator?

AspectCloud Engineer Night ShiftCloud Administrator
CertificationsAWS, Azure, GCP certifications often preferredSimilar certifications, often including vendor-specific ones
Work EnvironmentData centers, cloud platforms, remote or on-siteData centers, cloud platforms, often on-site or remote
Job ResponsibilitiesDesigning, deploying, and maintaining cloud solutionsManaging and supporting cloud infrastructure and services
Industry UsageIT, tech companies, cloud service providersIT departments, cloud service providers, enterprises

Both roles require similar certifications and work in cloud environments, but Cloud Engineers focus on designing and deploying cloud solutions, while Cloud Administrators handle ongoing management and support. The night shift aspect applies to both, often involving monitoring and troubleshooting during off-hours.

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Infographic showing various Cloud Engineer Night Shift job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,802 per year, or $62.9 per hour.

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Overview
Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages three decades of experience solving complex challenges in Health, Defense, and Civilian missions. Our proven Empower AI Platform provides a practical, sustainable path for clients to achieve transformation that is true to who they are, what they do, how they work, with the resources they have. The result is a government workforce that is exponentially more creative and productive. For more information, visit ;br>
Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2024 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company's commitment to hiring and supporting active-duty and veteran employees.
Responsibilities
The Cloud Engineer is a senior technical role responsible for architecting, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure supporting U.S. Army IT managed services. This position bridges legacy on-premises environments with modern cloud-native architectures, ensuring secure, resilient, and cost-effective operations across a hybrid IT landscape.
This is a remote-eligible position. Local candidates in the Roanoke and Radford, Virginia area are encouraged to apply, and work may be performed locally for those who prefer an on-site or hybrid arrangement. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on cloud engineering expertise, strong DoD cybersecurity compliance knowledge, and the ability to support mission-critical Army IT services across enterprise data centers and cloud-hosted environments.
Program Background
The supported organization is one of the longest-standing IT reimbursable Government-to-Government services providers within the United States Army, functioning as a full-spectrum IT managed service provider. The portfolio of services this role directly supports includes:
  • Infrastructure Services
  • Platform Services
  • Managed Services
  • Common Services
  • Application Services
  • Cybersecurity Services

Services are delivered across Army Enterprise Data Centers (AEDCs) CONUS and OCONUS, as well as within cARMY cloud enclaves hosted by commercial cloud service providers.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on FedRAMP-authorized platforms (AWS GovCloud, Microsoft Azure Government, Google Cloud for Government) supporting Army workloads.
  • Lead technical execution of cloud migration efforts including workload assessment, lift-and-shift operations, re-platforming, and cloud-native refactoring.
  • Support on-premises infrastructure environments including servers, storage, networking, and virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V) as part of hybrid cloud operations.
  • Develop and enforce cloud governance policies covering IAM, resource provisioning guardrails, tagging standards, and cost controls.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Azure Bicep, or equivalent tools to automate provisioning and configuration management.
  • Maintain high availability, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity plans (BCP) for both cloud and data center environments.
  • Oversee hybrid network connectivity including SD-WAN, AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and VPN solutions between on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Monitor infrastructure performance and security posture using tools such as CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Splunk, or similar SIEM/observability platforms.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement NIST 800-53 controls, continuous monitoring (ConMon), RMF processes, and FedRAMP compliance requirements.
  • Support FinOps practices including cloud cost analysis, rightsizing recommendations, and budget reporting for reimbursable IT programs.
  • Provide technical documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks, migration playbooks, and system security plans (SSPs).
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to workforce upskilling as the organization transitions to cloud-first operations.

Qualifications
Required:
  • 5-8 years of hands-on cloud engineering experience, with demonstrated involvement in cloud migration or enterprise IT modernization programs.
  • CompTIA Security+ CE certification - required (DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II compliant).
  • Active cloud certification required, such as: AWS Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional), Microsoft Azure Administrator or Solutions Architect, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance - required at time of hire.
  • Experience on at least one FedRAMP-authorized cloud platform (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or Google Cloud for Government).
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or equivalent).
  • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals: BGP, VLANs, SD-WAN, firewall policy, and hybrid cloud connectivity.
  • Experience with virtualization and container technologies including VMware, Kubernetes, and Docker.
  • Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, RMF, and DoD cloud security requirements.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field required. Relevant certifications and DoD cloud engineering experience may be considered in lieu of a portion of the education requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with cARMY cloud enclaves or Army Enterprise Data Center (AEDC) environments.
  • Experience with DISA STIGs, DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG), or IL4/IL5 authorization processes.
  • Knowledge of cloud financial management (FinOps) practices in a government or reimbursable services context.
  • Prior experience supporting data center decommissioning and asset retirement within a federal agency.
  • Experience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and cloud-native security tooling (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Microsoft Defender for Cloud).
  • Additional certifications such as CCNA, CISSP, or CompTIA Cloud+ are a plus.

Work Location:
This position is approved for remote work. Candidates located in or near the Roanoke / Radford, Virginia area are encouraged to apply and may perform work locally or on-site if preferred. Occasional travel to government facilities or data center locations may be required based on mission needs.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive compensation commensurate with DoD cloud engineering experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement.
  • Remote work flexibility with local on-site option for Roanoke / Radford area candidates.
  • Certification reimbursement and professional development support.
  • Opportunity to directly shape Army cloud-first infrastructure supporting critical national missions.

About Empower AI
All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm's overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.