Senior Cloud Engineer

Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS) –
Springfield, VA

Everforth ECS Federal, LLC is seeking a senior cloud engineer to support Intelligence Community (IC) mission systems, including platforms enabling GEOINT, SIGINT, and all-source analysis.

In this role, you will design, build, and operate secure, scalable, and mission‑resilient AWS environments and container platforms (Kubernetes/Open Shift) that power data‑intensive analytics and operational workflows. You will work in classified environments to modernize legacy systems, enable cloud‑native capabilities, and deliver solutions that directly support national security missions.

• Architect and implement secure AWS cloud solutions supporting mission applications and analytic platforms.
• Design, deploy, and manage container platforms using Red Hat Open Shift and Kubernetes (including EKS/Open Shift hybrid patterns).
• Lead cloud migration and modernization efforts, transitioning legacy systems to cloud‑native and containerized architectures.
• Enable data ingestion, processing, and access for large‑scale, multi‑source intelligence datasets.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Cloud Formation.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, secure deployment in classified environments.
• Apply Zero Trust principles and ensure compliance with IC security frameworks (RMF, NIST 800‑53, ICD 503).
• Build and operate multi‑account AWS environments aligned to mission and security boundaries.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions to support operational awareness and incident response.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and lead proof‑of‑concept (PoC) efforts to solve mission challenges.
• Collaborate with analysts, data engineers, cybersecurity teams, and mission stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

• Leverage Dev Sec Ops  and Git Ops practices to automate infrastructure and application delivery.
• Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker, Kubernetes, and Red Hat Open Shift.
• Integrate Open Shift with AWS services (IAM, networking, storage, and security controls).
• Support hybrid and multi‑environment deployments, including on‑prem, cloud, and cross‑domain solutions.
• Develop technical documentation, architecture designs, and feasibility assessments.
• Establish security, monitoring, and incident response best practices.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and provide updates on technical progress and risks.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain CI Poly.
• Must be able to be on-site in a SCIF 4 days a week.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or similar preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, Dev Ops, or platform engineering.
• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Hands‑on experience with Red Hat Open Shift (deployment, administration, or platform support).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – Terraform preferred or Cloud Formation.
• Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Git Hub Actions, or similar).
• Experience working in classified, IC, or highly regulated environments.
• Solid understanding of cloud networking, security, and identity management.
• Proficiency in scripting/programming (Python, Bash, or similar).

• Direct experience supporting IC missions (GEOINT, SIGINT, all‑source analysis).
• Experience with AWS Gov Cloud and/or C2S environments.
• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect or Dev Ops Engineer).
• Red Hat Open Shift certification (e.g., Open Shift Administration).
• Experience with hybrid cloud architectures (on‑prem + cloud integration).
• Familiarity with IC data platforms, data lakes, or analytic workflows.
• Experience with observability tools – Cloud Watch, Splunk, ELK, Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana.

ECS Federal LLC is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.