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Sr. Systems Reliability Engineer Security Clearance

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Fort Belvoir, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22060, USA
Listing for: Akima
Full Time, Part Time, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cloud Computing, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Sr. Systems Reliability Engineer with Security Clearance
Cloud Lake is looking for a talented Sr. Systems Reliability Engineer to add to their dynamic team supporting highly visible federal contracts. In this role, you will provide security monitoring, auditing, and support for various projects as needed. You will collaborate directly with clients and technical teams, offering recommendations and assistance in systems engineering and development. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities
* Troubleshoot MySQL (Maria

DB) databases deployed with services like AWS RDS and Aurora.

* Cloud platform agnostic with a focus on AWS and Azure.

* Ensure software updates are correctly deployed.

* Manage and use the Git version control system.

* Maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

* Troubleshoot source code, identify, and correct errors using systems debugging tools.

* Ensure all systems have broad useful instrumentation in place and develop monitoring systems that provide actionable alerts based on those metrics.

* Make use of Dev Ops tools, such as Terraform, Cloud Formation, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, and Git to write tools that automate everything you are responsible for.

* Build and maintain Kubernetes and cloud centric CI/CD pipeline.

* Support full application lifecycle development by advising developers on how to provide stable and secure code.

* Integrate traditional deployments with serverless platforms such as the Microsoft Power Platform. Qualifications
* US Citizenship.

* Interim Secret clearance is required;
Secret preferred.

* Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of military active duty or 5+ years of experience in a technical or analytical field.

* AWS Associate-level certification and/or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification.

* Strong expertise in Dev Sec Ops  methodologies including designing, building and operating reliable systems.

* Knowledge of networking fundamentals in the cloud and datacenter.

* General programming experience with JavaScript/Typescript and Bash.

* Knowledge of AWS (Cloud Formation, EKS, Cloud Front, WAF, and related services).

* Proficiency in Azure including building and maintaining cloud infrastructure and associated services.

* Understanding of security best practices and ability to implement NIST 800-53 in Cloud environments.

* A deep understanding of HTTP performance and security.

* General knowledge of Linux and Kubernetes administration and services.

* Familiarity with the fundamentals of Agile project management.

* Familiarity with traditional virtualization platforms.

* Superb written and oral communication skills.

* Understanding of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) is a plus.

* Remote position, however, candidate must be able to travel within Virginia and Washington DC Metro area. Desired

Qualifications:

* Experience with Elasticsearch, Logstash and Kibana (ELK stack).

* Proficiency with networking tools and technologies, including AWS Transit Gateway and Fortinet solutions.

* AWS Professional and/or Specialty certifications (Database, Security, Advanced Networking, or Machine Learning).

* Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) and/or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).

* Knowledge of and certifications in other cloud platforms (GCP, Azure) or private platforms such as Open Shift. Job   Work Type Remote Pay Range $ - $ Benefits Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description Work Where it Matters Cloud Lake Technology, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At Cloud Lake, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Cloud Lake provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, Cloud Lake delivers highly specialized, data-centric services and technology solutions that break down organizational boundaries and transform mission delivery. As a Cloud Lake employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values.

You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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