Cloud Engineer
Planet Technologies - Huntsville, AL
Hiring: Cloud Engineer Company: Planet Technologies Location: Huntsville, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:58:27 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : AI, AWS, Ansible, Azure, CI/CD, CloudFormation, Configuration Management, Docker, Event-Driven, FedRAMP, GCP, GitLab, IAM, IaC, IaaS, Java, Jenkins, Kubernetes, PaaS, Python, SaaS, Serverless, Terraform, Top Secret Clearance, Zero Trust About the job Experience: •5+ years of software or cloud development experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead cloud role and a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience. •At least 3 years in a senior or lead cloud role and a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience. Required Skills: •Researches, architects, develops, and/or modifies enterprise-wide systems and/or applications software including DevOps, security, and data analytic solutions. •Drives, collaborates, and supports the planning of system and development deployment as well as meeting software compliance standards with a particular focus involving integrations and data analytic solutions. •Implements prototypes using new technologies and innovative techniques. •Performs ongoing maintenance and review of application systems and programs, identifies problems, and develops appropriate solutions •Designs and implement cloud service delivery models (PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, DaaS) that meet business, security, and compliance requirements. •Leads the design of reusable, scalable, and secure multi-cloud architectures. •Implements Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and automated configuration management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, and GitLab. •Enforces DevSecOps best practices to ensure security and compliance are integrated into the entire cloud development lifecycle. Qualifications: •Deep hands-on experience with major cloud providers and hybrid/multi-cloud environments. •Advanced skills in Python, Java, or similar programming languages for cloud-native development. •Expert in automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) and containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes). •In-depth knowledge of DevSecOps principles and secure software development. •Proven experience building, deploying, and supporting mission-critical cloud applications. •Demonstrated capacity to work on site 5 days a week and hold and maintain an active TS clearance •IAM/IAT Level 3 Cert (CISM, CCSP, CASP, CISSP). •Professional certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect). •Operational familiarity with enterprise security frameworks and compliance (FedRAMP, NIST 800- 53, ISO 27001). •Salaries for a Cloud Engineer at Planet Technologies range from $120,000 and $145,000. Several factors will impact final pay offered to a successful candidate including but not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, clearance level, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!