Cloud Engineer (us Federal)

Workday

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $123,300 - $184,900 usd (reston); + location...
Hybrid (flexible schedule with at least 50% of time spent in-office or field)
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 with extensive experience in public cloud environments, specifically to support U.S. Federal Government contracts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud strategy, architecture, and automation, with a focus on infrastructure-as-code and security compliance

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 with extensive experience in public cloud environments, specifically to support U.S. Federal Government contracts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud strategy, architecture, and automation, with a focus on infrastructure-as-code and security compliance.

Salary

Base: $123,300 - $184,900 USD (Reston); Additional locations: $111,500 - $199,800 USD; 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 experience with AWS or GCP
  • Minimum 5 years experience with Linux operating systems
  • Minimum 8 years experience in Ruby, Go, or Python
  • Minimum 8 years delivering Infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or Ansible
  • Ability to obtain and maintain US government security clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (naturalized or native)

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