AWS Cloud Engineer

Location either Bedford MA or McLean VA

50% hybrid

6 months with intention to go perm.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Define and lead development of a robust governance framework for securing AWS environments in accordance with prevailing policy.

Guide the security, networking, governance, and automation of AWS architecture

Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide advanced operational support to internal customers in AWS

Work closely with InfoSec to define secure baselines in AWS

Collaborate with other teams in pursuit of cross-domain, multi-cloud, and hybrid solutions involving AWS

Share knowledge across and with external partners

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with eight years’ related experience, or a master’s degree with six years’ related experience, preferably with a technical major such as engineering, computer science, etc.

Demonstrated expertise in AWS cloud technologies and service offerings

Experience with cloud networking skills required to deploy secure cloud environments

History of performing hands-on work to solve complex technical problems

Self-motivated, curious, and collaborative, with a passion to learn new technologies and develop new skills

Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance within one year of being hired

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience securing systems to one or more compliance standards (e.g., NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53)

Experience using cloud automation tools, such as Terraform, etc.

Experience with DevOps and CI/CD automated build and deploy processes using tools such as GitLab, etc.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, to include ability to effectively develop technical support documentation

Active DoD Secret clearance