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

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.

• 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

• 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

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

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

As a W2 consultant with Kforce, you'll have access to a strong benefits package and ongoing support:
Aetna Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan with options to invest Competitive weekly pay Paid time off (where applicable) Dedicated recruiter and care team support Opportunities to work on high-visibility, mission-driven programs