Cloud Engineer Jobs in Maryland

Cloud Engineer jobs in Maryland concentrate in federal IT contracting, cybersecurity, and defense technology, making the state one of the most active markets in the country for this role at every level from junior to principal. The bulk of hiring sits in the Baltimore-Washington corridor, Annapolis, and Bethesda, where established employers like Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Northrop Grumman maintain large engineering workforces. The most sought-after specialties are AWS and Azure architecture, DevSecOps, and cloud infrastructure for classified and government environments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

Find Cloud Engineer Jobs

Overview

Open roles118+
Top employerPeraton
Top cityAnnapolis Junction, MD
Cities hiring22
Work type52% On-site
Top industryAerospace

Showing 5 of 118+ Cloud Engineer jobs

Booz Allen Hamilton
Cloud Engineer
We won't show you this job again
Booz Allen Hamilton
Added 1d ago
Cloud Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton
Fort Meade, Maryland
Customer Service
Customer Support
$69k - $158k/yr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

GEICO
Distinguished Engineer – Private Cloud Platform Engineering
We won't show you this job again
GEICO
Added 1d ago
Distinguished Engineer – Private Cloud Platform Engineering
GEICO
Bethesda, Maryland
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
Technical Product & Program Management
$140k - $300k/yr
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

J
Cloud Software Engineer - Level 2 (With active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph)
We won't show you this job again
J
Added 1d ago
Cloud Software Engineer - Level 2 (With active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph)
J&T Business Consulting
Annapolis, Maryland
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Assistant
Master's degree

Have you applied for this role?

Amazon Web Services
Security Engineer II, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security
We won't show you this job again
Amazon Web Services
Added 1d ago
Security Engineer II, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security
Amazon Web Services
Jessup, Maryland
Cloud Architecture
Cloud Engineering
Cybersecurity
Bachelor's degree

Have you applied for this role?

SITEC Consulting
Systems Engineer- Security & Cloud Modernization
We won't show you this job again
SITEC Consulting
Added 1d ago
Systems Engineer- Security & Cloud Modernization
SITEC Consulting
Laurel, Maryland
Customer Service
Customer Support
$150k - $200k/yr

Have you applied for this role?

See All 118+ Cloud Engineer Jobs in Maryland

Find roles in Maryland that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Cloud Engineer Jobs

Cloud Engineer Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Fort Meade
20 jobs
Laurel
13 jobs
Bethesda
11 jobs
Columbia
6 jobs
Jessup
5 jobs
Annapolis
3 jobs
Hyattsville
3 jobs
College Park
3 jobs

Cloud Engineer Job Market in Maryland

A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Peraton
    Peraton13
  • Shield Consulting Solutions
    Shield Consulting Solutions7
  • InterImage
    InterImage5
  • Amazon Web Services
    Amazon Web Services5
  • Visionist
    Visionist4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Distribution & Wholesale
  • Medical Devices

What Maryland Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in cloud engineer jobs across Maryland.

  • Active DoD security clearance or eligibility for Secret or Top Secret clearance
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or equivalent cloud certification
  • Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
  • Experience designing and managing cloud environments on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD tooling, and containerization using Docker or Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related engineering discipline

Cloud Engineer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a cloud engineer in Maryland?

Cloud engineering in Maryland has no state-issued license, so the path runs through education and certifications. Most Maryland employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, paired with a vendor certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Azure Administrator. Because so many roles serve federal or defense clients, obtaining a DoD security clearance early significantly expands the opportunities available in the state.

How much do cloud engineers make in Maryland?

Cloud engineers in Maryland earn a median of about $144,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,910 for the lowest 10% to over $185,220 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire cloud engineers in Maryland?

Companies currently hiring cloud engineers in Maryland include Peraton, Shield Consulting Solutions, and InterImage, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Maryland's density of federal contractors and defense agencies means a large share of these employers are looking specifically for engineers comfortable with government cloud environments and security compliance frameworks.

Which Maryland cities have the most cloud engineer jobs?

The cities with the most cloud engineer openings in Maryland are Annapolis Junction, Fort Meade, and Laurel. The Baltimore-Washington corridor drives the distribution, anchored by the concentration of federal agencies, defense contractors, and cybersecurity firms in and around Bethesda, Rockville, and Columbia, while Baltimore itself draws hiring from financial services and health systems such as Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland Medical System.

Are there remote cloud engineer jobs in Maryland?

Yes, and more than most fields. Cloud engineering is inherently infrastructure work performed through consoles, terminals, and code, making it well suited to remote arrangements. About 48% of cloud engineer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though roles that require access to classified systems or on-premises government infrastructure are typically on-site or hybrid only.

How can I get hired as a cloud engineer in Maryland with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an associate cloud role or a help desk and systems administration position at a Maryland federal contractor, where companies like Leidos, SAIC, and General Dynamics IT regularly hire entry-level IT staff into structured development programs. Earning an AWS Cloud Practitioner or Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification before applying gives a concrete credential to show employers. Community colleges in the University System of Maryland also offer IT programs that feed directly into contractor pipelines, and lateral moves from network administration or system support roles are common.

Where can I find and apply to cloud engineer jobs in Maryland?

You can find and apply to cloud engineer jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.

See All 118+ Cloud Engineer Jobs in Maryland

Find roles in Maryland that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Cloud Engineer Jobs