Cloud Engineer Security Clearance

Position: 4216 Cloud Engineer with Security Clearance
Location: Hanover

OVERVIEW:
We are seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer to join our team and support our mission critical customer in Hannover, MD. The Cloud Engineer will help accelerate the adoption of Enterprise Cloud Environment by performing cloud infrastructure analysis, design, and development and integrate technical services and capabilities with the cloud environment. The cloud engineer will help software developers ensure platform cloud native computing compliance by troubleshooting cloud functionality issues and resolving defects.

Provide recommendations for the configuration, management, and maintenance of the Government cloud baseline to include: monitoring data integrity across tiered environments; managing the deployment process; performing account management; ensuring security compliance; identifying billing model best practices and optimizations; and supporting application upgrades. Assist in product documentation and release notes. REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience related to specific functional area.

* Certifications:

Currently hold one or more AWS cloud certifications at the Foundational or Associate levels (e.g. Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect, Sys Ops Engineer, Developer).
* Experience and knowledge on:
* Proven ability to design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure and services
* Experience with cloud migration planning, cloud technology roadmaps, and technology insertion.
* Experience with cloud-native computing principles and technologies (e.g., containers, microservices, serverless)
* Experience automating cloud deployments and managing configuration at scale
* Familiarity with cloud security best practices and compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, CIS Benchmarks)
* Familiarity with networking concepts and practices, including TCP/IP protocols, subnetting, routing, switching, firewalls, and basic network troubleshooting.
* Experience with cloud monitoring tools
* Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Git Hub Actions)
* Familiarity with deployment strategies and release management in cloud environments
* Strong problem-solving skills in diagnosing and resolving cloud infrastructure and application issues
* Experience writing technical documentation, release notes, and operational procedures

* Preferred Qualifications:

* AWS Certifications at the Professional or Specialty levels (e.g. Dev Ops Engineer, Solutions Architect, Advanced Networking)
* Networking Certifications (e.g. CCNA, Network+, CCNP, MCSE)
* 1-3 years of experience performing network administrator responsibilities
* Security certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, SSCP, or equivalent certification
* Experience implementing identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and monitoring solutions
* Ability to analyze performance metrics and optimize cloud resources for cost and efficiency
* Experience supporting developers in debugging cloud-native applications
* Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement billing optimizations
* Experience reviewing infrastructure security holes, creating and installing security packs and patches as needed. CLEARANCE:
Top Secret SCI minimum