Cloud Operations Engineers

General information Requisition # R65154 Locations USA-VA-Virginia Beach Posting Date 01/06/2026 Security Clearance Required Secret Remote Type Hybrid Time Type Full time Description & Requirements Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we've been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH! MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer oriented Cloud Operations Engineer to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA. This is a hybrid position with 1-2 days onsite and 2-3 days remote. As an Operations Engineer , you will have the opportunity to grow your knowledge and skills as a member of the Cloud Operations Team for a NAVSEA cloud infrastructure program. The Cloud Ops team includes technical, security and programmatic related requirements as well as providing ongoing support to the engineering and cyber teams. You will collaborate with a skilled team of peers in support of the cloud operations of the platform. This position offers a great opportunity for growth and experience in cloud engineering, cloud security, cyber and service management. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Maintain and troubleshoot AWS and Azure compute assets, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows Server instances Monitor systems and support cyber defense activities, identifying and responding to security threats and incidents Assist with disaster recovery planning, training, and exercises to ensure system resilience Provide platform help desk support, managing open issues, new requests, and operational requirements under the Operations Lead's direction Develop and maintain program documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within the online knowledgebase Propose and help implement new tools and techniques to improve cloud operations and efficiency Support the evaluation of emerging DoD, DoN, and commercial technologies for potential integration into program environments Travel up to 25% Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical area 2+ years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year in engineering, cybersecurity, or operations, and 1 year working with cloud systems deployed at multiple Impact Levels (IL2, IL4, IL6) within DoD-approved Cloud Service Providers such as AWS or Azure An active CompTIA Security+ certification or a higher-level DoD-approved security certification is required Must obtain the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification or any AWS Associate- or Professional-level certification within 3 months of hire Preferred Qualifications : Bachelor's degree 2+ years cloud experience in engineering or operations Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) based architecture Familiarity with Git, GitHub, and Markdown AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and/or any AWS associate or professional level certification Clearance Requirements: Must have an active Secret security clearance. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting or remaining in a stationary position. Ability to move throughout the office and operate standard office equipment as needed. Regularly required to communicate with coworkers, management, and customers, including delivering presentations and sharing information accurately and clearly. Must be able to interact and communicate professionally with ManTech employees, clients, and stakeholders. MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job