AWS Cloud Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Title: AWS Cloud Engineer Location: Fairfax, VA Area - Hybrid with 2 days onsite- 3 days remote (local to DMV)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance Level: Top Secret Required
Years of Experience: 5 plus years of experience Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Certification: Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+). Salary: $100,000-$150,000 Benefits: Competitive salary and bonus structure, Comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) with company match, Generous PTO, Flexible remote work options
How to Apply:
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We are seeking a skilled and security-conscious Cloud Engineer to support the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud-based infrastructure and applications in a mission-critical environment. This role requires hands-on experience with AWS services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and secure DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will hold an active Security+ certification and be comfortable working in high-pressure, agile environments supporting U.S. Government and DoD initiatives. Key Responsibilities
Design and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures using AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and VPC.
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Ansible, and AWS CloudFormation.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, and GitLab.
Write and maintain Python scripts for automation (e.g., AWS Lambda functions).
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize cloud environments for reliability and cost-efficiency.
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with DoD security standards and RMF controls.
Support containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes.
Document system configurations, procedures, and security controls.
Required Skills Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering, including operations, design, and development of cloud-native applications 3+ years of experience with AWS (preferred), Azure, or other cloud platforms.
Active CompTIA Security+ certification (DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliant) Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
Familiarity with Linux environments and Git-based workflows.
Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices. Desired Skills (Optional) AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional or AWS Certified Security - Specialty.
Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and container orchestration in secure environments.
Familiarity with DISA STIGs, Iron Bank containers, and DoD DevSecOps pipelines.
Experience with air-gapped or hybrid cloud environments.