Cloud Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $123,300 - $184,900 usd (reston); base: $111...
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8+ years public cloud experience aws or gcp
5+ years linux operating system experience
8+ years functional language ruby go python
** Workday is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support U.S. Federal Government contracts from a fully remote position. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in cloud technologies, particularly AWS or GCP, along with a strong background in Infrastructure-as-Code and automation. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports U.S. Federal Government contracts requiring all personnel to be United States citizens.
  • The team focuses on crafting, deploying, and maintaining fully automated, resilient, and scalable infrastructure-as-a-service.
  • Candidates will guide cloud adoption strategy, develop innovative solutions, and mentor a growing team of engineers.

Matching Summary

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** Workday is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support U.S. Federal Government contracts from a fully remote position. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in cloud technologies, particularly AWS or GCP, along with a strong background in Infrastructure-as-Code and automation. **

Salary

Base: $123,300 - $184,900 USD (Reston); Base: $111,500 - $199,800 USD (Other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years public cloud experience AWS or GCP
  • 5+ years Linux operating system experience
  • 8+ years functional language Ruby Go Python
  • 8+ years Infrastructure-as-code Terraform Ansible
  • US citizenship required for federal contracts

Nice-to-have

  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly security clearance
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines GIT ArgoCD
  • Expertise in containerization Docker Kubernetes
  • Proven track record leading cloud transformation
  • Strong understanding of microservices architecture

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years hands-on public cloud experience
  • Minimum 5 years Linux OS experience
  • Minimum 8 years functional programming experience
  • Minimum 8 years IaC tool experience
  • Ability to obtain US government security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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