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Cleared AWS Cloud Engineer – Public Trust
| Company | SMX |
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| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
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| Salary | $105200 – $175300 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in cloud engineering or system administration
- 1+ years of hands-on experience working with AWS cloud services
- Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
- Experience with IaC tools (e.g., CloudFormation or Terraform)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, AWS CodePipeline)
- Proficiency in both Linux and Windows virtual environments
- Solid understanding of cloud networking concepts (DNS, VPC, VPN, routing)
- Experience working in Agile or DevSecOps teams
- Knowledge of federal cloud compliance standards (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53)
- Strong documentation skills and attention to operational detail
- Public Trust Security Clearance
Responsibilities
- Configure and manage core AWS services such as EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, KMS, and Config
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using CloudFormation or Terraform
- Build and maintain secure environments across multiple AWS accounts within the Landing Zone architecture
- Automate system deployments and operational tasks using scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins, Git, and AWS CodePipeline
- Support patching, logging, vulnerability scanning, and compliance tracking aligned to FedRAMP and NIST 800-53
- Produce system documentation including configuration standards, SOPs, and runbooks
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, operations, and development teams to support secure solution delivery
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and Jira-based task tracking
- Assist in ATO-related activities such as control implementation and audit readiness
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator)
- Experience supporting ATO packages and continuous monitoring in a federal environment
- Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), TIC 3.0, and security controls
- Exposure to AI/ML tooling within AWS or Azure (e.g., Bedrock, SageMaker, Comprehend, Lex, Azure OpenAI)
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Agile metrics reporting
- Knowledge of cloud spend optimization strategies and cost reporting
