Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Jr. Level

Openings & Internships•Columbia, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cogent People Inc. is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support a mission-critical large-scale system serving the Federal Government in the healthcare domain. The ideal candidate will be proficient in AWS, Kubernetes, and cloud operations. This role is primarily remote, with a hybrid option for those local to Maryland requiring presence in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or have permanent residency/work authorization and have resided in the U.S. for at least 3 of the past 5 years. Sponsorship is not provided. A Public Trust Clearance is required or the ability to obtain one.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
1+ years of experience with AWS.
1+ years of experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
1+ years of experience with Linux operations, including scripting (bash, Python).
Understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering high-quality and accurate work.
Proven ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to work independently and as part of the team.
Candidates must have lived in the U.S. for at least 3 of the past 5 years and be authorized to work in the U.S. (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or EAD).
Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in federal government programs or regulated environments (CMS experience is preferred).
Relevant certifications (AWS, Terraform, Linux, Kubernetes) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of foundational cloud and infrastructure services.
Support CI/CD toolchain integration, maintenance, change management, and testing.
Assist in provisioning, configuring, and maintaining cloud resources and infrastructure components across environments, ensuring compliance with established standards and security requirements.
Monitor system performance, availability, and health, escalating issues as needed and contributing to troubleshooting efforts for infrastructure, network, and cloud service disruptions.
Participate in routine cloud operations activities including maintenance, patching, and configuration changes.
Assist with incident response and root-cause analysis.