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Fannie Mae

Lead Cloud Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$141K - $184K/yr

... Lead Cloud Engineer role will offer the flexibility to make each day your own, while working ... remote. Fannie Mae is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for ...

Fannie Mae

Lead Cloud Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$141K - $184K/yr

... Lead Cloud Engineer role will offer the flexibility to make each day your own, while working ... remote. Fannie Mae is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for ...

Fanniemae

Lead Cloud Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site +1

$141K - $184K/yr

The Lead Cloud Engineer role will offer the flexibility to make each day your own, while working ... remote. Fannie Mae is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for ...

MRIoA

Senior Azure Cloud Engineer (Remote)

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site +1

$54 - $72/hr

An award-winning remote work environment POSITION OVERVIEW Our Principal Cloud Engineer is a senior ... Own and lead cloud infrastructure projects end-to-end - from design and planning through execution ...

Peraton

Lead Cloud Architect

$112K - $179K/yr

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a Lead Cloud Architect to join a team responsible for the ... both developer and security requirements. Location: Remote Shift Schedule: 8am - 5pm Eastern ...

Attain Talent

Cloud Engineer

OR · On-site +1

$55.75 - $74.50/hr

Lead cloud modernization and migration efforts across enterprise environments * Develop cloud ... Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post) * Competitive Compensation Package

Capital Technology Group

Cloud Engineer

Silver Spring, MD · On-site +1

$110K - $150K/yr

Lead cloud modernization and migration efforts across enterprise environments * Develop cloud ... Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post) * Competitive Compensation Package

Capital Technology Group

Cloud Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$110K - $150K/yr

Lead cloud modernization and migration efforts across enterprise environments * Develop cloud ... Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post) * Competitive Compensation Package

Capital Technology Group

Cloud Engineer

$110K - $150K/yr

Lead cloud modernization and migration efforts across enterprise environments * Develop cloud ... Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post) * Competitive Compensation Package

Attain Talent

Cloud Engineer

$110K - $125K/yr

Lead cloud modernization and migration efforts across enterprise environments * Develop cloud ... Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post) * Competitive Compensation Package

Capital Technology Group

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 ...

Changeis

Cloud Engineer - SME

$57 - $76.25/hr

Cloud Engineer - Subject Matter Expert Remote Changeis, Inc. is seeking a Cloud Engineer Subject ... Lead testing and validation of cloud and virtualization systems across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS

Apex Informatics

Lead Cloud Architect

$56.50 - $77.50/hr

Title: Lead Cloud Architect Remote role * 10+ years of experience in scientific computing processing 20+ TB of data in a cloud environment * Programming languages: * Python * R * Matlab * Fortran

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

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote 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 a remote lead cloud engineer?

A Remote Lead Cloud Engineer is a senior IT professional who designs, implements, and manages cloud computing solutions while working remotely. They lead teams, oversee cloud infrastructure, and ensure systems are secure, scalable, and efficient. This role often involves collaborating with stakeholders, setting cloud architecture standards, and troubleshooting complex technical issues. As a lead, they also mentor junior engineers and help drive cloud strategy for their organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote lead cloud engineer?

To thrive as a Remote Lead Cloud Engineer, you need advanced expertise in cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, and strong knowledge of platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, typically backed by a relevant degree and industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Proficiency with tools such as Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud monitoring systems is essential. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities set outstanding candidates apart, especially in distributed teams. These skills and qualities are vital for designing resilient cloud solutions, leading teams effectively, and ensuring seamless remote operations.

What are the main challenges faced by a remote lead cloud engineer, and how can I prepare for them?

As a Remote Lead Cloud Engineer, one of the main challenges is effectively coordinating with distributed team members across different time zones while ensuring seamless implementation of cloud solutions. You'll also need to manage complex cloud architectures and troubleshoot issues without immediate on-site support. To prepare, it's helpful to develop strong communication skills, become proficient with collaboration tools, and stay current with cloud technologies and security best practices. Demonstrating leadership in virtual environments and proactively addressing potential bottlenecks will help you thrive in this role.
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Lead Cloud Engineer

Fannie Mae

Reston, VA • On-site, Remote

$141K - $184K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life

Posted 28 days ago

Fannie Mae rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Playing an essential role in the U.S. economy, Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance. Here, your expertise can help fuel purpose-driven innovation that expands access to homeownership and affordable rental housing across the country. Join Fannie Mae to grow your career and help people find a place to call home.

Job Description

As a valued contributor to our team, you will design and develop unprecedented solutions for Cloud Engineering, solving complex or unusual business problems across several projects, programs, or products. This work includes architecture, design, coding, testing, and certifying technology platforms, software, and applications. 
 
THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE 
 

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in team building, collaboration, and facilitation of Cloud engineering in a large, multinational Fortune 500 enterprise. This individual will possess extensive experience in secure, scalable cloud infrastructure, with proven leadership capabilities. In this role, they will manage large-scale public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).  

The Lead Cloud Engineer role will offer the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:

  • Design and implement cloud strategies and architectures.   

  • Build robust and modern solutions with hands-on coding  

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.  

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud solutions with business goals.  

  • Stay current with cloud technologies and industry trends.  

  • Mentor junior engineers.  

  • Ensure integration of cloud solutions with existing systems.  

  • Identify and mitigate risks; troubleshoot complex issues.  

  • Advocate for cloud best practices and standards.   

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experiences

  • 4 years

  • Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning and responsibly applying new technologies, including artificial intelligence, to reimagine how we work.

Desired Experiences

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent

  • Cloud Certifications 

  • Experience working in mission-critical environments 

Technical Skills 

  • Skilled in engineering resilient, highly available cloud solutions in secure multi-cloud environments e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP 

  • Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure, network architecture, security, and identity management.  

  • Experience in building cloud environments (accounts and VPCs) and software-defined networking that allows for connectivity across the enterprise platforms  

  • Ability to design Fault Tolerant platforms and implement Failover and Recovery Strategies 

  • Skilled in DevOps and modern CI/CD methodologies and tools 

  • Automating cloud orchestration with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to scale services 

  • Experience with Cloud-native development frameworks and tools e.g. VPC, Lambda, SNS   

  • Understanding of modern cloud scalability to right-size resources to meet platforms computing needs 

  • Analytics and KPI usage to continuously evolve and improve Cloud Platforms 

  • Knowledgeable of modern cloud architecture and holistic developer experience.  

Soft Skills 

  • Ability to train and develop mid-senior level engineers 

  • Strong understanding of mission-critical environments 

  • Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills 

 
Tools 

  • Public Cloud Services: AWS  

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation, JSON, YAML, and ARM Templates 

  • Programing/Scripting: Shell Script, Python, PHP, JavaScript, Perl, Ruby, and AWS step functions 

  • OS: Linux 

  • DevOps Practices: Continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD)  

  • Networking: Understanding cloud network architecture, VPCs, and load balancing 

  • Security: Implementing security best practices, access control, and data encryption 

  • Compliance: Adhering to industry regulations and compliance standards 

Cloud Infrastructure - Technology Engineering - Lead Associate

Target Salary: $141,000 to $184,000 a year

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Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)

The future is what you make it to be. Discover compelling opportunities at Fanniemae.com/careers.

For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.


Fannie Mae is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital or parental status, or any other protected factor. Fannie Mae is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would cause undue hardship to the company. If you need assistance using our online system and/or you need a reasonable accommodation related to the hiring/application process, please complete this form.

The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.

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