FBI- AWS CLOUD Developer (Huntsville Alabama) Relocation Package

Cloud Developer (SME)

Location:

Huntsville, AL (Redstone Arsenal – Onsite M–F, Core Hours)

Clearance:
Active Top Secret

Required

Employment Type:

W2 Consultant (Kforce)

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more

Overview:
We are seeking a SME-Level Cloud Developer to support a mission-critical federal program focused on secure cloud infrastructure, application modernization, and national security initiatives. This is a high-impact, hands-on role centered on building, automating, and maintaining AWS-based environments in secure, large-scale systems. Your work will directly support operational readiness, secure system delivery, and enterprise cloud transformation. You will serve as a technical leader, driving infrastructure as code, automation, containerization, and cloud platform reliability within a highly collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure across enterprise environments
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible, and Packer
• Support patching, system hardening, and infrastructure lifecycle management
• Configure and manage AWS services including ALBs, encryption mechanisms, and identity/access controls
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Git Lab for automated deployment and delivery
• Develop and support containerized applications using Docker and/or Podman
• Support Kubernetes orchestration for containerized workloads
• Deploy and maintain monitoring and logging solutions including Grafana and Kafka
• Configure and manage Splunk indexing and log ingestion pipelines
• Develop automation solutions using Ansible Automation Platform
• Implement serverless and event-driven architectures using AWS Lambda and SNS
• Monitor system performance and availability using Cloud Watch and related tools
• Support secure data handling, auditing, and compliance requirements within cleared environments

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance
• Strong experience with AWS infrastructure and cloud services
• Hands-on experience with:
  Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible, Packer) CI/CD tools (Git Lab) Containerization (Docker, Podman) Kubernetes orchestration
• Experience with AWS services including: S3, IAM, Route 53, Event Bridge Systems Manager, Cloud Watch, Cloud Trail Security Hub, Inspector, Trusted Advisor ECS, EKS Data Lifecycle Manager, Recycle Bin
• Experience with ALBs, encryption, and cloud security best practices
• Experience deploying and maintaining Grafana and Kafka
• Experience configuring Splunk indexing and logging environments
• Experience with Lambda, SNS, and event-driven architectures
• Strong automation and scripting experience
• Experience working in secure or regulated environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior system administration experience (Linux or Windows)
• Experience supporting large-scale or distributed cloud environments
• Experience supporting federal or DoD programs

Work Environment:

• Fully onsite at Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville, AL) Monday–Friday within standard core business hours
• Secure facility requiring strict adherence to security protocols
• Fast-paced, mission-focused cloud and platform engineering environment
• Direct collaboration with Dev Ops, software, and infrastructure teams

Why Join Kforce? As a W2 consultant with Kforce, you'll have access to a strong benefits package and ongoing support: