Principal Cloud Engineer
MantechVirginia, United States
Posted May 19, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Mantech is a technology and services firm that partners with U.S. federal agencies, the military, and allied organizations to deliver secure, mission‑critical solutions. Leveraging more than 57 years of experience, the company specializes in cyber defense, intelligence and counter‑intelligence, systems engineering, enterprise IT, software development, data analytics, and C4ISR/C5ISR capabilities. With a workforce of nearly 9,800 employees—40 % veterans and many from intelligence and homeland‑security backgrounds—Mantech brings firsthand operational insight to every project. Its reputation for reliability, adaptability, and a deep commitment to public service makes it a trusted partner for complex, high‑stakes challenges across defense, healthcare, and environmental sectors.
Job Description
Join a dynamic team at MANTECH, a leading provider of advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. As a Principal Cloud Engineer, you will design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructures in support of mission-critical operations, with a strong focus on security monitoring and threat detection.
Requirements
- Supporting AWS, Azure, Oracle, and GCP cloud services and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.
- Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to specific cloud environments while implementing cloud security best practices.
- Leveraging Azure data services, including Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Sentinel, to ensure security posture and compliance.
- Writing and maintaining automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Azure CLI and executing them using Logic Apps and Azure Functions.
- Configuring network security groups (NSGs), application gateways, and other network controls to protect cloud resources.
- Managing cloud compute, storage, networking, and database services while applying security compliance standards across the organization.
- Working with all stakeholders to ensure complete and functioning systems that meet all requirements.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance