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# Cloud Managed Services Consultant at Planet Technologies

- **Company:** Planet Technologies
- **Location:** Eastern, United States
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-07-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/planettechnologies/5ef319be-c6dc-4a79-b52f-8b82881e81ed

## Job description

Planet Technologies, the Nation’s leading Microsoft services provider to the public sector, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing team as a Cloud Consultant. In this role, you will be supporting impactful projects that make a difference for our country.

The Managed Services Cloud Engineer is responsible for partnering with clients to form a long-lasting relationship while assisting with their growth across the various cloud platform. This would cover a wide breadth of tasks from technical writing, security assessments, licensing questions or anything in or related to the AWS and Azure Cloud. Expertise in AWS, Linux and related core technologies is the primary driver for this position, including but not limited to Cloud Identities, Virtual Machines, Networking, Firewalls, Database and File Management, Functions, and Architecture. Azure cloud experience is a huge positive, and represents most of our active work today, so being able to work in both clouds is highly desired. Amazon Web Services experience with engineering and architect work, as well as Linux Expertise is required. This position will perform other duties as assigned and/or needed.

## Qualifications

- Deep knowledge of Linux OS and its supported technologies and systems
- AWS Cloud experience and expertise
- Azure Cloud experience and expertise
- Cloud Core Platforms (AWS and Azure): Compute, Storage, Networking, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management (IAM Identity Center), Security and Compliance (AWS Security Hub), Federation with external identity Platforms, Infrastructure required
- Experience with AWS or Azure Government highly desired
- Kubernetes, containers, are highly desired
- Governance experience is preferred
- Linux System administrator experience, OS management, patching, application management, etc.
- Linux experience with Red Hat Enterprise, Ubuntu and GNOME is desired
- Any Linux Technical certifications are preferred, especially related to system administration at scale in Cloud environments.
- Any AWS Technical certifications are preferred, especially related to the core technology stack of Amazon Web Services.
- Any Azure Technical certifications are preferred, especially related to the core technology stack of Microsoft Cloud.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

- Creates processes, documentation, and sets standards in several practice areas.
- Will demonstrate technical Lead skills and support customer projects.
- Will be able to implement related technologies and understand their direct dependencies.
- Ability to navigate new or unknown technical areas and quickly get up to speed to support customer requirements.
- Professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to proactively respond to internal/external questions and collaborate across internal/external teams.
- Will be able to solve problems efficiently in complex environments and suggest process improvement or standardization as requested and/or needed.
- Expertise and demonstrate a proactive approach to help customers make critical decisions around features and capabilities, and referring additional products or services within the specific areas of technical competence if needed and/or required for the customer
- Must possess the experience and knowledge of when to articulate escalations and communicate progress to stakeholders effectively.

Essential Duties

As part of the Managed Services team, you are responsible for helping to foster long-term relationships and partnerships with our clients, going beyond just doing good technical work, and becoming a good co-worker, partner, and advisor.

- Surface and analyze customer business requirements.
- Translate requirements into an architectural design and influence the deployment of key infrastructure components
- Design, construct, configure, and maintain all facets of an AWS Subscription/Tenants
- Plan and execute an end-to-end implementation of the target workload
- CI/CD development pipeline work
- Troubleshooting AWS and Linux issues as our Subject Matter Expertise
- Cost and performance optimization of server and cloud resources
- Maintain a thorough understanding of existing and emerging Azure and related core technologies
- Be up to date on new technologies within Azure that could benefit customers
- Understand and be comfortable with multiple Azure technologies/products and be able to assist clients in the exploration, initial setup, and support of those technologies
- Desired SME skillset for a few select technologies for which you could ask as the team's internal expert and escalation point. (Example - Infrastructure as a code, AKS, VMware, Linux, Database, Security, Virtual Desktop, AWS etc.)
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft Consulting Services to public sector and commercial organizations. Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, and systems management with an emphasis building, deploying, and managing custom solutions that transform the business operations of federal government agencies.

Planet Technologies does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Select positions at Planet Technologies have Federal Agency Clearance Requirements and may require up to a 10-year background investigation and/or US Citizenship (clearable).

Salaries for Consultants at Planet Technologies range from $120,000 and $210,000. Several factors will impact final pay offered to a successful candidate including but not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, clearance level, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc.

Visit www.go-planet.com to learn more about us. Details about our benefits can be found here  2026-2027 Benefits Guide.pdf

## About Planet Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Planet Technologies is a leading provider of Microsoft professional services to the public sector, specializing in cloud, security, AI, and compliance solutions for government and commercial clients.
- **Entity Type**: Private (privately held)
- **Headquarters**: Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
- **Founded**: 1997
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting; public sector technology services
- **Target customers**: B2G (government agencies – federal, state, local) and B2B (commercial organizations)
- **Mission**: “To inspire our clients and employees by being the best and brightest consultants on the Planet—empowering our customers to meet the rapidly evolving demands for information and knowledge through the use of cost effective and innovative solutions.” [go-planet.com](https://go-planet.com/careers/)

## Products & Services
- **Microsoft 365 & Copilot**: Consulting, deployment, adoption, and change management for Microsoft 365, Copilot, and Teams.
- **Azure Infrastructure & Security**: Cloud migration, Azure Virtual Desktop, VMware solutions, and security (cloud security, identity & access management, threat protection).
- **Power Platform & Dynamics 365**: Custom solutions, automation, and CRM implementations.
- **Managed Services (CMMC / Compliance)**: CMMC Level 2 advisory and readiness, ISO 9001 quality management, and regulatory compliance for defense and regulated environments.
- **Training**: Independent IT and developer training on Microsoft technologies.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue ~$11.6M (per LinkedIn) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planet-technologies)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Microsoft (27 Partner of the Year awards, 15 Microsoft specializations, 5 Solutions Partner designations)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 27 Microsoft Partner of the Year awards (including 7x State & Local Government Partner of the Year, 6x Federal Partner of the Year) [go-planet.com](https://go-planet.com/about-planet/company/)
  - CMMC Level 2 certified; ISO 9001:2015 certified
  - Great Place to Work® Certified; U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Gold Medallion (7 consecutive years)
  - Headcount: 188 employees (as of latest LinkedIn data, -13.4% YoY) – note the company website references “400” in a branding context, possibly including contractors or historical peak [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planet-technologies) vs [go-planet.com](https://go-planet.com/careers/)

## Competitive Advantages
- Deep, award-winning expertise across the entire Microsoft stack, especially in public sector and regulated environments.
- Extensive compliance credentials (CMMC, ISO) that are critical for defense and government clients.
- Long-standing relationships with Microsoft and a track record of repeat recognitions (27 Partner of the Year awards).
- End-to-end capabilities: from cloud migration and security to AI adoption and change management.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling AI and Copilot adoption for government and commercial clients.
- Strengthening security and compliance offerings (CMMC, zero trust).
- Continuing to lead in public sector digital transformation, cloud migration, and modern workplace solutions.
- Attracting and retaining top talent with a focus on mission-driven work and professional development.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Great Place to Work certified; values of Trust, Creativity, Quality, and Continuous Improvement. Strong emphasis on personal and professional growth.
- **Remote / Hybrid**: Multiple remote positions available (e.g., Senior Office 365 Architect, Power Platform Consultant); some on-site roles in Washington, DC area.
- **Perks & Environment**: Veteran-friendly (Gold Hire Vets award), training opportunities, and the chance to work on high-impact government projects. The company warns candidates about phishing scams and emphasizes secure hiring practices (only @go-planet.com email, no payment requests).
- **Engineering Culture**: Focus on Microsoft technologies, continuous learning, and certification. Small but experienced team (188 employees) with a flat structure and direct client impact.

## Sources
1. [go-planet.com](https://go-planet.com/about-planet/company/) – Company overview, awards, specializations, certifications
2. [go-planet.com](https://go-planet.com/careers/) – Mission, values, employee count reference (400), hiring warnings
3. [go-planet.com](https://go-planet.com/about-planet/leadership-team/) – Leadership team (Scott Tucker, Andrew Kagan, Nick Pattakos)
4. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/planet-technologies) – Employee count, revenue, industry, open positions, reviews
5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/planettechnologies) – Current job listings, remote/on-site details

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