Senior AWS Cloud Engineer - TS​/SCI Clearance Required

Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

Location:

Tampa, FL / DC area / Hybrid Remote

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Salary Range: $150k

Security

Clearance Required:

TS/ SCI

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AWS & Dev Sec Ops , including automation, cloud services, and Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs). This role requires a strong foundation in Linux engineering and containerization technologies, along with proficiency in applying DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and operating within Dev Ops environments.

• Design, deploy, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure AWS cloud environments.
• Implement and maintain AWS services, including EC2, ELB, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, and Cloud Formation, among others.
• Develop automation scripts for efficient deployment and management of cloud resources using tools such as AWS CLI, Cloud Formation, and Terraform.
• Engineer robust Linux solutions and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Apply DISA STIGs to ensure compliance with security standards and policies across all cloud and containerized environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate Dev Ops practices into the software development lifecycle, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in cloud and Linux environments.
• Stay abreast of new AWS features and services and evaluate their applicability to our goals.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and team members on AWS best practices, Linux engineering, and Dev Ops methodologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in cloud engineering with a strong focus on AWS.
• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix Administration.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficient in one or more computer programming languages commonly used in scripting & automation (e.g., Bash, Python, Go, Rust).
• Proficient in applying DISA STIGs within cloud and containerized environments.
• Demonstrated experience in automating cloud deployments and developing infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Strong background in Dev Ops practices and tools, including Jenkins, Git, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information to a non‑technical audience.
• Possess and maintain relevant DoD 8570 IAT level II Certification.
• Possess one or more of the following certifications: AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS Sys Ops Administrator, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS Dev Ops Professional, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist, GIAC Cloud Security Automation, Hashi Corp Certified Terraform Associate.

• Medical Insurance (three Care First healthcare plans to choose from, Dental and Vision Insurance, 75% covered for employee / 50% per dependant)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions $1500 individual / $3000 family

• Company‑paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
• Company‑paid Short‑term and Long‑term Disability Insurance

• Employees receive 20 days of vacation / 10 holidays built into hourly rate / 5 days of sick time (currently used for snow, jury, bereavement)

• Pre‑tax 401k program including 6% company match
• 100% fully vested from eligibility date

* Eligible after 90 days of employment

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