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Freelance Lead Cloud Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Cloud Engineer

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$100 - $130/hr

Cloud Engineers work closely with the DevSecOps Platform Lead, Cloud Migration Lead, Cybersecurity personnel, System Architects, and Enterprise Integration personnel to implement Infrastructure-as ...

Sr Lead Engineer Cloud

Iselin, NJ · On-site

$141K - $185K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Lead Cloud Engineer, a hands-on technical expert with an engineering and innovation mindset, to design, build, and operate the foundational cloud infrastructure that powers ...

We are seeking a Senior Lead Cloud Engineer, a hands-on technical expert with an engineering and innovation mindset, to design, build, and operate the foundational cloud infrastructure that powers ...

Sr Lead Engineer Cloud

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$141K - $185K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Lead Cloud Engineer, a hands-on technical expert with an engineering and innovation mindset, to design, build, and operate the foundational cloud infrastructure that powers ...

Cloud Engineer

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$44.50 - $59.50/hr

Cloud Engineers work closely with the DevSecOps Platform Lead, Cloud Migration Lead, Cybersecurity personnel, System Architects, and Enterprise Integration personnel to implement Infrastructure-as ...

Cloud Engineer

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$55.25 - $73.75/hr

Cloud Engineers work closely with the DevSecOps Platform Lead, Cloud Migration Lead, Cybersecurity personnel, System Architects, and Enterprise Integration personnel to implement Infrastructure-as ...

Cloud Engineer

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$44.50 - $59.50/hr

Cloud Engineers work closely with the DevSecOps Platform Lead, Cloud Migration Lead, Cybersecurity personnel, System Architects, and Enterprise Integration personnel to implement Infrastructure-as ...

Sr. Cloud Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$63.25 - $84.50/hr

Job Title: Senior Cloud Engineer Location: Washington, DC Employment Type: Full-Time Key ... Lead cloud migration and modernization projects for enterprise systems. * Architect solutions ...

Lead Cloud Security Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$63 - $84.25/hr

The Lead Cloud Security Engineer will serve as a senior technical authority responsible for translating security requirements and architectural objectives into secure, scalable, and operational cloud ...

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Lead Cloud Security Engineer

Washington, DC

$63.25 - $84.50/hr

The Lead Cloud Security Engineer will serve as a senior technical authority responsible for translating security requirements and architectural objectives into secure, scalable, and operational cloud ...

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Lead Cloud Platform Engineer

$57 - $76.25/hr

The Lead Cloud Platform Engineer ensures cloud infrastructure is secure, reliable, scalable, and aligned with IL5, RMF, and Zero Trust cloud requirements, while enabling efficient, repeatable ...

Lead Cloud Architect

$112K - $179K/yr

This is a hands-on technical leadership role that combines cloud architecture, software engineering practices, and systems operations. The Lead Cloud Architect will design and implement scalable ...

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Cloud Engineer

$110K - $150K/yr

Lead cloud modernization and migration efforts across enterprise environments * Develop cloud architecture standards and best practices * Partner with engineering, DevSecOps, and cybersecurity teams ...

Senior Lead Cloud Engineer

OR · Remote

$132K - $176K/yr

The Senior Lead Cloud Engineer position plays a critical role in delivering on that promise. Provide expert technical direction in the analysis of multiple and complex systems, including planning ...

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How much do freelance lead cloud engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance lead cloud engineer in the United States is $123,784.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Lead Cloud Engineer vs Cloud Solutions Architect?

AspectFreelance Lead Cloud EngineerCloud Solutions Architect
CredentialsCloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP), technical expertiseCloud certifications, architecture experience, design skills
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, remote or on-siteCorporate or consulting firms, client-facing roles
Employer & IndustryClients across various industries, tech startups, enterprisesLarge corporations, cloud service providers, consulting firms
Search & Comparison IntentFreelance Lead Cloud Engineer vs Cloud Solutions Architect

While both roles require cloud certifications and technical expertise, a Freelance Lead Cloud Engineer focuses on executing cloud projects independently, managing deployments, and leading technical teams on a per-project basis. In contrast, a Cloud Solutions Architect designs comprehensive cloud solutions, often within organizations or consulting firms, emphasizing architecture planning and strategic cloud adoption.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Lead Cloud Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,784 per year, or $59.5 per hour.

Cloud Engineer

American Ops

Montgomery, AL • On-site

$100 - $130/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Supports Cloud One deployment, cloud sustainment, infrastructure modernization, environment management, and migration execution across AWS GovCloud and Azure Cloud One environments supporting BMx FoS systems. Cloud Engineers are responsible for provisioning, configuring, sustaining, securing, and optimizing cloud-hosted environments supporting FMxC2 and associated modernization activities.

Cloud Engineers work closely with the DevSecOps Platform Lead, Cloud Migration Lead, Cybersecurity personnel, System Architects, and Enterprise Integration personnel to implement Infrastructure-as-Code, automate environment provisioning, support deployment pipelines, manage cloud monitoring services, and maintain cloud security and operational availability. This role also supports migration readiness activities, rollback planning, disaster recovery preparation, environment segregation, and cloud cost optimization.

Because BMx cloud modernization activities occur within live mission environments, Cloud Engineers must coordinate deployment timing, migration sequencing, and operational sustainment impacts carefully to preserve operational continuity.

Must possess DoD Secret Clearance.

Technical Skills
  • AWS GovCloud
  • Azure Cloud One
  • Infrastructure as Code
  • Terraform/CloudFormation/ARM
  • Cloud monitoring
  • Networking
  • Containers
  • Kubernetes/OpenShift
Certifications

Required/Preferred:

  • AWS Solutions Architect
  • Azure Administrator/Architect
  • Security+
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree.
Experience

5+ years cloud engineering.

Experience supporting IL5/IL6 cloud environments preferred.

Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
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