Requisition #
R65154
Locations
USA-VA-Virginia Beach
Posting Date
01/06/2026
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Remote Type
Hybrid
Time Type
Full time
Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH!
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer oriented Cloud Operations Engineer to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA. This is a hybrid position with 1-2 days onsite and 2-3 days remote.
As an Operations Engineer , you will have the opportunity to grow your knowledge and skills as a member of the Cloud Operations Team for a NAVSEA cloud infrastructure program. The Cloud Ops team includes technical, security and programmatic related requirements as well as providing ongoing support to the engineering and cyber teams. You will collaborate with a skilled team of peers in support of the cloud operations of the platform. This position offers a great opportunity for growth and experience in cloud engineering, cloud security, cyber and service management.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Maintain and troubleshoot AWS and Azure compute assets, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows Server instances
Monitor systems and support cyber defense activities, identifying and responding to security threats and incidents
Assist with disaster recovery planning, training, and exercises to ensure system resilience
Provide platform help desk support, managing open issues, new requests, and operational requirements under the Operations Lead’s direction
Develop and maintain program documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within the online knowledgebase
Propose and help implement new tools and techniques to improve cloud operations and efficiency
Support the evaluation of emerging DoD, DoN, and commercial technologies for potential integration into program environments
Travel up to 25%
Minimum Qualifications:
Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical area
2+ years of relevant experience, including at least 1 year in engineering, cybersecurity, or operations, and 1 year working with cloud systems deployed at multiple Impact Levels (IL2, IL4, IL6) within DoD-approved Cloud Service Providers such as AWS or Azure
An active CompTIA Security+ certification or a higher-level DoD-approved security certification is required
Must obtain the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification or any AWS Associate- or Professional-level certification within 3 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
2+ years cloud experience in engineering or operations
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) based architecture
Familiarity with Git, GitHub, and Markdown
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and/or any AWS associate or professional level certification
Clearance Requirements:
Must have an active Secret security clearance.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting or remaining in a stationary position.
Ability to move throughout the office and operate standard office equipment as needed.
Regularly required to communicate with coworkers, management, and customers, including delivering presentations and sharing information accurately and clearly.
Must be able to interact and communicate professionally with ManTech employees, clients, and stakeholders.
MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.
MANTECH is more than a technology company. We are a company dedicated to service, and we consider our work a part of the public trust. The people of MANTECH are privileged to work for the security of the United States, the welfare of our service members and veterans, the protection of our communities, and the cause of better health care.
We have served the nation for more than 57 years, and in that time we have continually changed and grown to provide the technology that government needs to meet new challenges. We seek people with the same strong ethic of service, creativity, energy, and dedication to serving our country.
We are comprised of more than 9,800 talented employees around the world. Nearly 40% of our employees are veterans. Many others come from the Intelligence Community, Homeland Security and federal civilian agencies. We understand our customers’ challenges because we know their world firsthand.
When Federal managers and military leaders face tough challenges in cyber, data collection & analysis, enterprise IT or systems and software engineering, they turn to MANTECH to get the job done right. These professionals trust MANTECH and stay with us for years because we understand their needs and tackle their most complex challenges head on. They know that reaching their goal is our ultimate objective.
