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Cloud Operations Engineering Lead

ManTech

ManTech

Operations
Remote
USD 117k-195,100 / year
Posted on Feb 28, 2026

General information

Requisition #
R66296
Locations
USA-Remote Work
Posting Date
02/26/2026
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Remote Type
Fully Remote
Time Type
Full time

Description & Requirements

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 Engineering Lead to join our team. This is a remote position.

As the Cloud Operations Engineering Lead, you will have the opportunity to grow and lead the Cloud Operations Team for a NAVSEA Bluewater cloud. 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 peer leads and be responsible for the day-to-day management of the operations team. This position offers a great opportunity for managerial growth and experience in engineering and operational management.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Managing tasks and resources assigned to the Cloud Operations Team, and reporting on requirements and performance

  • Serve as a member of the Change Management (CM) Board and collaborate with engineering and cyber leads to develop cross domain solutions for new requirements

  • Utilizing existing task and resource management methods and supporting the further maturity of those processes in alignment with program direction and guidance

  • Propose and implement new tools and techniques to improve the management and efficiency of cloud operations

  • Managing and maintaining the program’s online knowledgebase to include program and technical documentation, processes, and policies

  • Developing and documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and processes for operational tasking

  • Enforcing programmatic standards for official and internal documentation and deliverables

  • Research and assess emerging technologies and methods from the DoD, DoN, and commercial sectors for potential program integration and innovation

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • 9+ years of experience related to engineering and operations, including at least 2 years supporting Department of Defense (DoD) environments

  • Experience managing technical teams and/or projects

  • An active CompTIA Security+ certification or a higher-level DoD-approved security certification is required

  • Ability to obtain the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification or any AWS Associate- or Professional-level certification within 3 months of hire

  • Must be familiar with federal compliance and guidance, including FISMA, RMF, Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework, DoDAF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800 series, FedRAMP and cloud-based security controls

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) based architecture

  • Familiarity with Git, GitHub, and Markdown

  • AWS Solution Architect Associate Cert or higher

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must have an active Secret security clearance

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.

  • Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

  • Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.

  • Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.


The projected compensation range for this position is $117,000.00-$195,100.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

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.