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MIT Lincoln Laboratory IT Systems Cloud Engineer in Lexington, Massachusetts
Position Description
The Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and maintaining cloud-based systems to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to build and support cloud solutions that align with the organization’s business goals and technological strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Infrastructure Design :
+ + Design and implement scalable and reliable cloud architectures based on organizational needs
Evaluate and recommend cloud services such as AWS, and Azure
Design automated solutions for backup, disaster recovery, and monitoring
Cloud Management & Maintenance :
- Oversee the day-to-day administration and maintenance of cloud infrastructure
Monitor cloud systems for performance, security, and capacity optimization
Ensure compliance with organizational and industry best practices, standards, and regulations (e.g., NIST 800-171, CIS Benchmarks, CMMC)
Automation & DevOps :
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments
Automate repetitive cloud administration tasks to enhance productivity and reliability
Conduct security audits to ensure system integrity
Collaborate with the cybersecurity team to mitigate potential risks
Cloud Migration :
- Assist in planning and executing the migration of on-premises applications to cloud infrastructure
Optimize cloud architecture for cost efficiency and high performance
Support & Troubleshooting :
- Provide support to internal teams for cloud-related issues, troubleshooting, and debugging cloud-based systems
Collaborate with vendors and third-party service providers for technical support and troubleshooting
Documentation & Reporting :
- Document architecture designs, security policies, and operational procedures
Prepare and present reports on cloud usage, costs, and performance to management
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred
Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Certification) preferred
Proven experience in cloud engineering, including hands-on experience with cloud platforms like AWS, and/or Azure
Experience with automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.) and DevOps practices
Experience in managing cloud security, networking, and storage solutions
6 years experience
Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
Experience with scripting and programming languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.
Knowledge of cloud security best practices and tools
Hands-on experience with Linux and Windows operating systems in cloud environments
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture
This role is remote, however, may require on-site visits occasionally for team activities
Participation in an on-call rotation for incident response
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
MIT-funded pension
Matching 401K
Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
Mentorship programs
A range of work-life balance options
... and much more!
Please visit our Benefits page (https://hr.mit.edu/benefits) for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks (https://hr.mit.edu/benefits/additional) .
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
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