Cleared AWS Platform / Infrastructure Automation Engineer (Washington, DC)

Virtual Service Operations • Washington, DC

5d • $175,000 - $230,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Virtual Service Operations (VSO) is seeking an experienced AWS Platform / Infrastructure Automation Engineer to deliver cloud engineering capabilities for a mission-critical, security-sensitive initiative. The role focuses on building cloud platforms that operate reliably when conventional internet-connected tooling is unavailable, making AWS infrastructure repeatable, secure, and easier to operate. The engineer will work hands-on with experienced technical partners in a collaborative environment.

This is a full-time, on-site position. The employee must reside within commuting distance of an approved secure work location in Herndon, Virginia; Washington, DC; Seattle, Washington; or Denver, Colorado. Regular on-site work in an approved secure facility is required, and occasional work at authorized customer facilities may be required. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance, eligibility for applicable SCI read-on/indoctrination and additional program-specific access approvals, and U.S. citizenship pursuant to a government contract.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of DevOps or cloud platform engineering experience.
• Strong infrastructure-as-code experience, particularly AWS CDK with Python or TypeScript.
• Experience developing CI/CD pipelines and Git-based engineering workflows.
• Hands-on AWS cloud experience and the ability to work effectively in highly controlled environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; eligibility for applicable SCI read-on/indoctrination and additional program-specific access approvals.
• Must reside within commuting distance of an approved secure work location in Herndon, VA; Washington, DC; Seattle, WA; or Denver, CO.
• U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to a government contract.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently while valuing teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AWS WorkSpaces, EKS, and Systems Manager.
• Experience deploying automation into isolated or tightly controlled environments.
• Relevant AWS professional or specialty certifications; Security+ or CISSP where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain infrastructure using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
• Develop CI/CD workflows and repeatable deployment patterns for restricted environments.
• Automate configuration management, patching, and operational maintenance.
• Support AWS WorkSpaces, Amazon EKS, Systems Manager, and related platform services.

Benefits

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salaries.
• Health benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed