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AWS Cloud Engineer

Government Contractor
Columbia, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2026
AWS Cloud Engineer Columbia, MD (hybrid)Pay From: $175,000 per yearMUST:Minimum of Secret ClearanceExperienced Sr. AWS Cloud Engineer9 years of experience in Cloud Engineering including operations, management, design, and development of cloud-based applications and capabilities3 years’ experience with Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.)Must have experience writing in Python and working on the Linux Command Line.Must have experience automating cloud configuration using tooling such as Terraform, AWS Config, Ansible, etc.Designing, building, and managing infrastructure configured according to the DoD Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA) and DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (DoD CC SRG)Work autonomously actively identifying areas for improvement.Able to collaborate with existing platform architects on long term and strategic architectural changes to the platform. Strong understanding of cloud networking best practicesExcellent oral and written communication skillsMust be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 3-4 days per week at our Fort Meade, MD customer site.Any of the following AWS Certifications are highly desired:AWS Certified Solutions Architect – ProfessionalAWS Certified DevOps Engineer – ProfessionalAWS Certified Security – SpecialtyAWS Certified Advanced Networking – SpecialtyAWS Certified Big Data – SpecialtyAWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateAWS Certified Developer – AssociateAWS Certified SysOps Administrator – AssociateBachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.DUTIES:Cloud Engineer will specialize in AWSResponsible for building and optimizing scalable, secure cloud infrastructures, this is your chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Help design, deploy, and manage cloud solutions that power our next-generation products, all while advancing your career in an exciting, growth-focused role.Will work in a customer facility with a great team of engineers.Will be responsible for engineering, architecting, and deployment of Cloud-based applications and infrastructure.Will develop strategic and implementation plans for information systems.Will develop the infrastructure as code required to generate cloud security infrastructure and security enclaves.Must be able to work in a high pressure, highly flexible environment, against both short and long-term requirements.

Salary : $175,000

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