Cloud Engineer

Date: Apr 28, 2026

Location: St. Louis, MO, Missouri, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 28413 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $78,406.00 - $170,000.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI  

Level of Experience: Mid HI

 

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

 

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies has been selected as one of Military.com's "Top 25 Employers for Veterans in 2024" and we are a Forbes Best Large Employer for 2023!!!


Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking talented and motivated Engineers to join our team!

 

Position Summary:

Huntington Ingalls Industries: Mission Technologies Division is actively searching for a Sr Cloud Engineer to join our team at Moonshot Labs in St Louis, MO, to help the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency with ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of new software applications. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology, a strong understanding of software development principles, and the ability to make a big impact on our team

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career advancement. If you are a driven and passionate software engineer looking to make a big impact, we want to hear from you!

This posting is to collect applications for current and future openings for HII Mission Technologies. Candidates will be screened as opportunities come available and selected candidates will be contacted about an opportunity.

Come support our work and join a world class team of groundbreaking scientists and engineers!


Details below!

What you will do

  • Collaborate with cross-functional software development teams to test and deploy new applications.
  • Develop and maintain the software and automation that helps to keep our systems running smoothly
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues
  • Monitor and analyze system performance
  • Identify and resolve system bottlenecks
  • Builds, designs, implements and refines cloud architectures and provides prescriptive guidance across the network and security.
  • Leads early scoping definitions and identifies critical dependencies. Identifies and mitigates technology risks and develops architecture to support processes.
  • Collaborates with functional business units to drive business solutions and direction.
  • Develops and documents framework for integration and implementation of cloud systems.
  • Understands and determines sizing, capacity planning and requirements for infrastructure, network, and security in the cloud offering

What we are looking for : Minimum Qualifications

LEVEL 2 = 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.
LEVEL 3 = 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors
in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
LEVEL 4 = 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
LEVEL 5 = 15 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 10 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.

  • Strong proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, C++, or C#
  • Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum
  • Strong understanding of software development principles, including design patterns and best practices
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with monitoring and vulnerability tools such as RedHat ACS, Fortify, OWASP, SonarQube, Kibana, and others.
  • Strong understanding of NGA’s AWS cloud environments and native cloud services
  • Strong understanding of NGA Software Development Lifecycle and DevSecOps pipelines utilizing GitLab and OpenShift
  • TS/SCI Clearance with the US DoD REQUIRED AT HIRE (you must be a US Citizen in order to have a clearance) 

Physical Requirements

  • Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of job.


The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.