MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cloud Engineer to join our team in Ft. Meade, MD.In this role, you will develop, maintain, and enhance complex cloud systems based upon documented requirements.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Provides cloud software development/engineering services to include requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution.Work on a software development program proving software development engineering strategies for environments using AWS SDK's, Kubernetes Client Libraries, and other related cloud technologies.Design and develop infrastructure solutions using Kubernetes.Develop high-quality software design and architecture.Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting.Perform validation and verification testing.Document development phases and monitor systems.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or related discipline; An additional 4 years of related experience might be substituted for a degree.8+ years of experience in software development/engineering in programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.Experience in software development on systems utilizing cloud-related technologies.Experience with PythonFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps principlesHands-on experience with container technologies (i.e.Docker) and orchestration tools (i.e. Kubernetes, Helm).One or more of the following is required or must be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire date:AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (CE Level 1 or 2)AWS Certified SysOps Administrator (CE Level 1 or 2)AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional (CE Level 3)AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional (CE Level 3)Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CE Level 3)Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CE Level 3)Security Clearance Requirements:Current/Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.Physical Requirements:Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.