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Credence

Cloud Platform Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$56.25 - $75.25/hr

We are seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to support cloud modernization efforts for DoW customers. This role focuses on building, operating, and improving reusable cloud platform capabilities using ...

JConnect Infotech

Cloud Platform Engineer

Weehawken, NJ · Hybrid

$60.50 - $81/hr

Cloud Platform Engineer Hybrid - 3 days a week in the office Weehawken, NJ Contract Project description ACQA is built on Microsoft Azure cloud computing technology. It aims to deliver: • Scalable ...

NTT DATA North America

Cloud Platform Engineer

$57 - $76.25/hr

NTT DATA is a global innovator of business and technology services, and they are seeking a Senior Cloud Platform Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining a ...

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Credence

Cloud Platform Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$56.25 - $75.25/hr

We are seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to support cloud modernization efforts for DoW customers. This role focuses on building, operating, and improving reusable cloud platform capabilities using ...

Accenture Federal Services

Cloud Platform Engineer

Tampa, FL · Hybrid

$52.75 - $70.50/hr

AFS is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Platform Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Cloud Native Applications & DevSecOps (DSOP), including ...

Sunwest Bank

Cloud Platform Engineer

Sandy, UT

$130K - $150K/yr

About the Role The Cloud Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, operating, and continuously improving Sunwest Bank's cloud platforms, with Azure as the primary enterprise cloud and AWS ...

NYULMC

Lead Cloud Platform Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$61 - $81.50/hr

The Lead Cloud Platform Engineer will be part of our Platform Technologies and Cloud Operations team and will work in tandem with our engineering teams to identify and implement the most optimal ...

Sunwest Bank

Cloud Platform Engineer

Sandy, UT · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

About the Role The Cloud Platform Engineer is responsible for designing, operating, and continuously improving Sunwest Bank's cloud platforms, with Azure as the primary enterprise cloud and AWS ...

Kimley-Horn

Cloud Platform Engineer

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$51 - $68.25/hr

Overview Kimley-Horn's IT Team has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Cloud Platform Engineer based in our Las Vegas office. In this role, you will be working alongside a team of five ...

Kimley-Horn

Cloud Platform Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

$55.25 - $74/hr

Overview Kimley-Horn's IT Team has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Cloud Platform Engineer based in our Phoenix office. In this role, you will be working alongside a team of five ...

Kimley-Horn

Cloud Platform Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$54 - $72/hr

Kimley-Horn's IT Team has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Cloud Platform Engineer based in our Salt Lake City office. In this role, you will be working alongside a team of five ...

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for cloud platform engineer 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.

What are the most common challenges Cloud Platform Engineers face when managing multi-cloud environments?

Cloud Platform Engineers often encounter challenges around integrating and managing services across different cloud providers, each with unique interfaces, APIs, and security protocols. Ensuring consistent security standards, efficient cost management, and reliable connectivity can be complex in multi-cloud setups. Effective collaboration with development, operations, and security teams is essential to streamline deployments and maintain compliance. Continuous learning and staying updated with evolving cloud technologies also play a significant role in overcoming these challenges.

What are Cloud Platform Engineers?

Cloud Platform Engineers are IT professionals who design, build, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure and platforms. They ensure that cloud environments are secure, scalable, and efficient, enabling organizations to deploy applications and services with high reliability. Their responsibilities often include automating cloud processes, monitoring system performance, implementing security best practices, and collaborating with development teams to optimize cloud solutions. Cloud Platform Engineers typically work with platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, leveraging their expertise to manage a company’s cloud resources effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cloud Platform Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cloud Platform Engineer, you need expertise in cloud architectures, scripting, automation, and a strong understanding of networking and security principles, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, proficiency in tools such as Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, and relevant cloud certifications are commonly expected. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate across teams help individuals stand out in this role. These competencies are crucial for designing scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions that meet organizational needs.

What is the difference between Cloud Platform Engineer vs Cloud Software Engineer?

AspectCloud Platform EngineerCloud Software Engineer
Primary FocusDesigning, building, and maintaining cloud infrastructure and platformsDeveloping cloud-based applications and software solutions
Skills & CertificationsCloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP), infrastructure as code, networkingProgramming languages, cloud SDKs, APIs, software development
Work EnvironmentCloud environments, DevOps tools, infrastructure managementApplication development, testing, deployment in cloud

While both roles work within cloud environments, Cloud Platform Engineers focus on building and managing cloud infrastructure, whereas Cloud Software Engineers develop applications that run on cloud platforms. Their skills and daily tasks differ but complement each other in cloud projects.

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Cloud Platform Engineer

Cloud Platform Engineer

Credence

Mclean, VA • On-site

$56.25 - $75.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war-fighters and secure our nation for a better future.

We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.

We are seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to support cloud modernization efforts for DoW customers. This role focuses on building, operating, and improving reusable cloud platform capabilities using AWS, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and containerization.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting secure cloud environments, developing repeatable infrastructure patterns, improving deployment workflows, and helping engineering teams deliver workloads more efficiently. This role will work closely with Cloud Engineers, Solutions Architects, Cybersecurity Professionals, and customer stakeholders to design, deploy, troubleshoot, and improve secure AWS-based platform services.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Collaborate with Cloud Engineers, Solutions Architects, Cybersecurity Professionals, and customer teams to manage, modernize, and secure AWS-based platforms supporting DoW customers
  • Build, maintain, and improve reusable cloud infrastructure patterns using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and AWS CloudFormation
  • Support development and improvement of CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, security scan, deployment, and release workflows
  • Assist application and engineering teams with onboarding workloads to platform services and standardized deployment patterns
  • Support containerized workload deployments using technologies such as Docker, Amazon ECS, Amazon EKS, and AWS Fargate
  • Troubleshoot infrastructure, pipeline, container, networking, permissions, and deployment issues across development, test, and production environments
  • Develop scripts and automation to reduce manual operational tasks and improve consistency, reliability, and delivery speed
  • Help maintain platform services related to monitoring, logging, access control, configuration management, patching, and operational support
  • Work with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure platform services and automation align with security, governance, and customer requirements
  • Research, evaluate, and recommend new tools, technologies, and engineering practices that improve platform reliability and developer experience
  • Document technical designs, deployment procedures, runbooks, reusable patterns, and operational processes

Requirements

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Current CompTIA Security+ certification, or ability to obtain within the first 60 days
  • Current AWS certification, or ability to obtain within the first 90 days
  • 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, systems administration, infrastructure automation, or a related technical role
  • Hands-on experience with AWS environments and core services such as EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Security Groups, RDS, EFS, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Systems Manager
  • Working experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or similar technologies
  • Experience developing, maintaining, or supporting CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, or similar platforms
  • Hands-on experience with containerization concepts and tools such as Docker, Amazon ECS, Amazon EKS, or AWS Fargate
  • Proficiency with scripting or automation using Shell, PowerShell, Python, or JavaScript
  • Ability to work and produce results in an agile, fast-paced environment with dynamic deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical processes and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

  • AWS Associate, Specialty, or Professional-level certification
  • Experience with Terraform modules, remote state, workspaces, and reusable IaC patterns
  • Experience with Git-based workflows, branching strategies, merge requests, and code reviews
  • Familiarity with YAML and JSON for infrastructure, pipeline, and configuration definitions
  • Understanding of orchestration and automation tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab, AWS Systems Manager, or similar technologies
  • Experience with Kubernetes tooling such as Helm, ingress controllers, namespaces, or container registries
  • Experience supporting secure environments subject to federal, Public Trust, NIST, or similar compliance frameworks
  • Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools such as CloudWatch, Splunk, OpenSearch, Prometheus, or Grafana
  • Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, generative AI tools, or AI-assisted development workflows
  • Familiarity with Active Directory or LDAP-based solutions
  • RHEL, Linux, or Windows Server administration experience