Cloud Engineer – Top Secret/SCI Clearance | Moehringen, Germany
Cloud Engineer – Top Secret/SCI Clearance | Moehringen, Germany
Cambridge International Systems, Inc.
Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.
We are currently seeking a Cloud Engineer to support operations in Moehringen, Germany. This is a full-time, OCONUS position requiring an active DoD Top Secret/SCI, eligibility for NATO Indoctrination and TESA accreditation, other requirements.
TESA certification provides significant tax exemptions for U.S. employees stationed in Germany — Cambridge provides benefits like housing, COLA, and dependent education reimbursements, etc.
What You’ll Do
As a Cloud Engineer, you will play a critical role in providing design, engineering, and operational support across multiple cloud-based environments, ensuring reliability, scalability, and compliance with organizational and mission-critical requirements that serve U.S. government missions overseas. You will:
Conduct cloud migration assessments by analyzing existing services and infrastructure to determine cloud viability; develop comprehensive roadmaps and execution plans for successful transitions.
Migrate, maintain, and support cloud computing environments, continuously enhancing system durability, performance, and maintainability through automation, monitoring, and best practices.
Architect cloud solutions tailored to mission and IT requirements, ensuring the technical viability of new deployments. Leverage Application Development, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevOps methodologies to streamline delivery and operations.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in:
- Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
- Cloud enterprise system administration
- Active Directory (AD) and Directory Services Replication
- Storage Area Network (SAN) appliances
- Authentication services and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Group Policy troubleshooting and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Server virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.)
- Server monitoring and observability tools
- Hybrid cloud infrastructure including storage, clustering, data protection, and application platforms
- Identity synchronization across multiple cloud providers
- License management and administration
- Integration with existing enterprise identity solutions (e.g., AD FS, Azure AD Connect)
- Impact Levels (IL2–IL6)
- Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- FedRAMP and DISA STIG compliance frameworks
Required Qualifications:
- Education & Experience:
- BA/BS + 5 years recent specialized or AA/AS + 7 years recent specialized or a major cert + 9 years recent specialized or 11 years of recent specialized experience.
- Technical Expertise:
- Extensive experience supporting Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
- Experience in systems infrastructure design, support, and administration
- Experience working with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 in a hybrid environment.
- Azure AD, storage, and compute including Application Proxy (NDES), Storage Account, Virtual Machines, Virtual Desktop, Backup, Automation, and Functions
- Azure identity management including SSO (SAML), OAuth, MFA, RBAC, PIM, conditional access, monitoring / alerting, device registration, identity protection, and hybrid identity management / AD connect.
- Azure networking including ExpressRoute, VNet, Virtual WAN, VPN, NSG, Load Balancer, BGP, routing, and firewall concepts (Palo Alto, etc.)
- Experience collaborating with technical teams of diverse IT related skill sets.
- Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate or Developer Associate
- Certifications:
- IAT-III Level Certification (CISSP, CASP+ CISM, etc)
- Must have a current and active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies
Preferred (Nice to Have):
- Ansible and Infrastructure as Code programming skills
- Advanced automated script design, coding, debugging, and maintenance skills (using bash, python, etc.)
- Experience in CI/CD toolsets (e.g. Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab, etc)
- Experience with Containerization (Docker) and Container Orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification
- Up to 10% travel, both CONUS and OCONUS may be required; some overnight stays possible.
- Must have an active passport to support OCONUS travel and/or living requirements.
- Compliance with vaccination and medical requirements for TDY/OCONUS roles as per Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil.
- Primarily an office-based role in Moehringen, Germany
- Standard desk/computer work with flexibility for walking and movement on site
- Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.
- Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.
- May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.
- Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation
- Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance
We believe in investing in our team—both professionally and personally:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
- 401(k) immediate vesting and match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Generous tuition & training support
- Relocation assistance
- Sign-on and performance-based bonuses
- Employee referral program
- Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more
- Referral bonuses
- Performance-based bonuses
- Community involvement & outreach
- Wellness program
- Employee referral program
- Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more
Join Us
If you're driven by mission, technology, and teamwork—we want to hear from you. Cambridge is growing, and this position is just one of many opportunities on our global team. Know someone perfect for the role? Referrals are welcome—both employees and non-employees may qualify for a bonus.
Apply today and help shape the future of secure cloud computing for national security.
About Cambridge International Systems
At Cambridge, innovation grows through diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all. Learn more at www.cbridgeinc.com.