AWS Cloud Engineer; Hybrid - AWS​/Python​/Linux​/Ansible​/Terraform

Columbia, MD - Hybrid

Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers takes pride in what they develop and constantly innovates to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Captivation Software is looking for an experienced Cloud Engineer specializing in AWS. If you’re passionate about 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must have a current Secret level security clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.

• 9+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering including operations, management, design, and development of cloud-based applications and capabilities with a Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• 3+ 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.
• 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 practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 3–4 days per week at our Fort Meade, MD customer site or our local Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to accommodate any schedule changes.

• Any of the following AWS Certifications are highly desired:
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
  • AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer – Professional
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty
  • AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
  • AWS Certified Big Data – Specialty
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate
  • AWS Certified Sys Ops Administrator – Associate
• 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).

• Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
• Up to 20% 401(k) contribution (No Matching Required, Vested from Day
  1)
• Above Market Hourly Rates
• $3,400 HSA Contribution
• Company‑Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability/AD&D

This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third‑party staffing/recruiting firms.

As set forth in Captivation Software’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.