Cloud Operations Manager
Full time
Arlington, VA
Responsibilities
Cardinal Technology Systems Corp. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Cloud Operations Manager to work for our company.
Summary
  • Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Oversee provisioning and fulfillment of engagement kit requests within eight business hours of federal authorization.
  • Manage decommissioning and secure termination of engagement kits following data archival confirmation.
  • Coordinate with engagement leads, analysts, case managers, and federal leadership to ensure mission alignment.
  • Produce and deliver weekly operational reports summarizing engagement kit status, health, and performance metrics.
  • Lead incident response and troubleshooting efforts for cloud infrastructure issues.
  • Manage resource allocation, scaling operations to match engagement requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with security protocols including TLS 1.2/1.3 encryption and hardened cloud configurations.
  • Oversee software license management and coordinate hardware shipments when required.
  • Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives for cloud operations.
  • Serve as primary liaison between technical teams and government stakeholders.
  • Please note that this is a pipeline position, meaning we are proactively identifying qualified candidates for anticipated future opportunities, and there may not be an immediate opening at the time of application.
Requirements
  • Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field, or High School diploma and 10+ years of directly relevant experience.
  • Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
  • 8+ years of experience in cloud operations or infrastructure management.
  • 3+ years of management or team leadership experience.
  • Expert knowledge of AWS cloud services and architecture.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and incident response operations.
  • Experience managing 24/7 operational environments.
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to brief senior leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
Preferences
  • Desired Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect or similar cloud certification, PMP.
  • Experience supporting federal government programs.
  • Background in cybersecurity operations or threat hunting.
  • Experience with DevOps methodologies and tools.
Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Paid Life
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Semi-monthly pay cycle

About Us
Cardinal Technology Systems, Corp (“CTech-Sys”), www.ctech-sys.com, is an SBA Certified 8(a) and HUBZone company located in the National Capital Region (NCR) and serves both government and commercial clients such clients as US CBP, US CIS, DLA, DFuse Technologies, and American Environmental Engineering Consultants.
Cardinal Technology Systems, Corp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and it’s our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, or any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. CTech-Sys is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents and perspectives of our employees.