MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in-class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.
MORSE is looking for a Cloud Engineer to join one or more projects in big data, artificial intelligence, decision systems, and their accompanying cloud applications. Our applications provide cutting-edge, algorithmic-based simulation, situational awareness, and mission planning capabilities to a wide variety of DoD customers. You will join small interdisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and software developers. These teams follow Agile development processes and embrace DevSecOps to ensure fast and secure delivery of software services.
The Cloud Engineer will be focused on the development and maintenance of cloud infrastructure working very closely with developers and using IaC. A successful candidate will have the ability to work directly with others on the team, overseeing the deployment of cloud services and compliance to security guidelines. Creative candidates who want to make an immediate impact will thrive in the MORSE environment.
Additionally, the candidate must be eager to learn new technologies and stay on top of the latest cloud computing and software engineering trends. The candidate will work on a team developing new code bases that are heavily object-oriented, extensible, and maintainable.
Skills and RequirementsThe ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
2+ years of experience working with AWS, Azure or GCP.
- Expertise in working with Terraform or Cloud Formation
2+ years of experience working with software development teams.
Proficiency in working with scalable cloud infrastructure
Experience managing Identity management systems for cloud services
Experience with compliance and monitoring systems.
Experience with Agile development (Scrum or Kanban)
Experience with microservice architecture
Strong communication skills
Self-starter and driven
BS or MS (preferred) in computer science or equivalent degree, or significant professional experience
Desired Skills
Experience with container orchestration services
IAT Level 2 Certification
MORSE Corp’s salary range for this role carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated. Depending on role eligibility, total compensation may also include bonus, stock, 401(k) match, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy.
The team at MORSE takes pride in being the smart team that is easy to work with. We focus on steady, long-term success with an emphasis on exceptionalism and delivering mission-critical impact to our customers. For more information, please visit www.morsecorp.com.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience working with AWS, Azure or GCP
- Expertise in working with Terraform or Cloud Formation
- 2+ years of experience working with software development teams
- Proficiency in working with scalable cloud infrastructure
- Experience managing Identity management systems for cloud services
- Experience with compliance and monitoring systems
- Experience with Agile development (Scrum or Kanban)
- Experience with microservice architecture
- Strong communication skills
- Self-starter and driven
- BS or MS in computer science or equivalent degree, or significant professional experience
What the Team is Saying
MORSE Corp Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership is described as 100% employee‑owned with all full‑time employees as shareholders, and company equity is included in total rewards. Feedback suggests broad access to ownership enhances alignment and potential long‑term value.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, vision, life, and short/long‑term disability insurance are enumerated alongside mental health benefits and FSA options. Feedback suggests the breadth of coverage is comprehensive and well‑rounded.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — An open/unlimited PTO policy, paid holidays and sick time, and generous parental leave with a return‑to‑work program are highlighted. Feedback suggests flexibility in time off and family support is a notable strength.
MORSE Corp Insights
What We Do
MORSE is a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers who use asymmetric and unconventional approaches to deploy practical solutions that solve difficult multi-disciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.
Why Work With Us
We have culture of exceptionally talented, smart individuals united by the goal of fielding high-quality, novel technology to support our customers in the National Security Ecosystem. The internal MORSE ethos involves fostering individuals to pursue goals and interests, innovate, and solve hard problems.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Most of our staff are in the office 3+ days a week
