Cloud Engineer (Aurora, CO; Herndon, VA)

Summary

Position Title:

Cloud Engineer

Position

Location(s):
On-site;
Aurora, CO;
Herndon, VA

Final date to receive applications:
August 31, 2026

Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI Security Clearance with Polygraph

This is a full time position

Trusted Space is seeking a Cloud Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree or higher and 10+ years’ experience to join our team. Candidates will build and automate secure, highly available cloud and containerized environments while designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines that streamline deployment, testing, and configuration through infrastructure-as-code practices.

• Build and automate cloud infrastructure and containerized services (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Open Shift), enabling high availability.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and release orchestration for large-scale deployments, leveraging infrastructure-as-code and automated configuration to streamline builds, testing, patching, and delivery.
• Harden and secure systems using Dev Sec Ops  practices or OWASP frameworks; implement and troubleshoot PKI/certificates, identity integration (e.g., Active Directory/FreeIPA), security baselines, STIG-aligned patching, and compliance controls.
• Monitor and optimize reliability and observability (logging, metrics, tracing) across networking, OS, containers, and cloud services; diagnose complex issues affecting performance, availability, or security in classified environments.
• Develop and maintain engineering artifacts and configuration management to ensure repeatable, well-documented operations aligned to the integrated master schedule (IMS).

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or related. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years in Dev Ops or related experience.
• 4+ years of experience cloud engineering, build/release automation, or orchestration.
• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience working with Java Spring framework applications.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines built for classified environments, and Agile methodology.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), infrastructure-as-code, and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Git/Git Lab, Jenkins).
• An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with poly.
• Current IAT Level II certification (examples include Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC).

• Familiarity with scripting languages and data formats (e.g., Bash, Power Shell, Python, XML, JSON).
• Familiarity with the Atlassian Tool Suite.
• Familiarity with OWASP, STIGs, and security hardening in classified or highly regulated environments.
• Experience with Linux system administration (RHEL), PKI/certificates, and identity services such as Active Directory or FreeIPA.
• Cloud certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Google Cloud Architect, or Microsoft MCSE – Cloud Platform.

The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $200,000. Please note that this range is a general guideline and can vary. Trusted Space, LLC considers several factors when extending an offer including, but not limited to: scope, location, position responsibilities, education/training, key skills and business considerations.

Trusted Space seeks to create an environment where Employees are empowered and supported to achieve their full potential. We encourage life-long learning within our agile and innovative work environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays and generous paid time off; short-term and long-term disability insurance;

and other benefits to promote health,…