Cloud Engineer (6851)

As a Cloud Engineer, you will support the design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of secure AWS cloud environments supporting critical government missions. You will work across cloud infrastructure, automation, security, operations, and architecture to help deliver reliable and scalable cloud services.

What you’ll do:

• Design, deploy, configure, operate, and maintain secure AWS cloud infrastructure in classified government environments.
• Work with AWS services such as EC2, EBS, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, CloudFormation, and related cloud technologies.
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, access, networking, application, and service issues in complex environments.
• Communicate technical issues, recommendations, and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay current on AWS services, cloud technologies, security requirements, and emerging engineering practices.
• Participate in team knowledge sharing and contribute to the continuous improvement of cloud engineering and operational processes.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance.
• Relevant cloud, systems, infrastructure, or engineering experience appropriate to the level for which you are being considered.
• Hands-on experience designing, building, supporting, or troubleshooting cloud infrastructure.
• Strong AWS experience, including services such as EC2, EBS, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, and CloudFormation.
• Experience supporting AWS GovCloud, classified AWS environments, or other secure government cloud environments.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Experience implementing cloud security controls and working within established security and compliance requirements.
• Experience with IAM, authentication, authorization, SSO, federation, or similar enterprise identity technologies.
• Experience securing and hardening Linux or Windows cloud systems.
• Scripting and automation experience using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or a similar language.
• Understanding of cloud architecture patterns, networking, microservices, serverless computing, and container technologies.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, or similar container platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with technical and cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Leveling and Salary:

This position may be filled at the Cloud Engineer I, II, or III level. The level offered will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, technical depth, level of independence, architecture experience, and overall qualifications.

• Cloud Engineer I: 4–7 years of relevant experience | $150,000–$185,000
• Cloud Engineer II: 8–9 years of relevant experience | $190,000–$210,000
• Cloud Engineer III: 10+ years of relevant experience | $200,000–$235,000

Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.