AWS Cloud Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Beavercreek, OH

76d • $86,800 - $198,000

About The Position

The AWS Cloud Engineer will design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure solutions for defense and intelligence community clients. This role involves designing and implementing secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures, deploying and managing cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and configuring and optimizing AWS services, including compute, storage, networking, and security. The engineer will implement cloud security controls and ensure compliance with DoD requirements, automate cloud operations and deployment pipelines, monitor cloud infrastructure performance and costs, and collaborate with security teams to implement and maintain security best practices. Additionally, the engineer will provide technical expertise for cloud strategy and architecture decisions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with AWS cloud engineering.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps practices, and IaC tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Experience with scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Knowledge of AWS networking and security services.
• Knowledge of AWS security best practices and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to operate in classified environments supporting mission-critical systems.
• Secret clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.
• AWS Associate-level Certification such as Solutions Architect Associate, SysOps Administrator Associate, or Developer Associate Certification.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or DoD 8410 CSSP Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AWS GovCloud or Impact Level regions such as IL-2, IL-4, IL-5, or IL-6.
• Experience with containerization, including Docker, ECS, and EKS.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments.
• Knowledge of the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG).
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, or a related field.
• AWS Professional-level Certification such as Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional, or Security Specialty Certification.
• CISSP, CCSP, and AWS Security Specialty Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable AWS cloud architectures.
• Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Configure and optimize AWS services, including compute, storage, networking, and security.
• Implement cloud security controls and ensure compliance with DoD requirements.
• Automate cloud operations and deployment pipelines.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and costs.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement and maintain security best practices.
• Provide technical expertise for cloud strategy and architecture decisions.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development and tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs and dependent care.
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree