Senior AWS Cloud Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance Required

Power3 Solutions • Tampa, FL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AWS & DevSecOps, including automation, cloud services, and Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs). This role requires a strong foundation in Linux engineering and containerization technologies, along with proficiency in applying DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and operating within DevOps environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in cloud engineering with a strong focus on AWS.
• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix Administration.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficient in one or more computer programming languages commonly used in scripting & automation. IE: Bash, Python, Go, Rust
• Proficient in applying DISA STIGs within cloud and containerized environments.
• Demonstrated experience in automating cloud deployments and developing infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Strong background in DevOps practices and tools, including Jenkins, Git, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Possess and maintain relevant DoD 8570 IAT level II Certification.
• Possess one or more of the following certifications: AWS Solutions Architect Associate, AWS SysOps Administrator, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS DevOps Professional, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist, GIAC Cloud Security Automation, HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage highly available, scalable, and secure AWS cloud environments.
• Implement and maintain AWS services, including EC2, ELB, S3, RDS, VPC, Lambda, and CloudFormation, among others.
• Develop automation scripts for efficient deployment and management of cloud resources using tools such as AWS CLI, CloudFormation, and Terraform.
• Engineer robust Linux solutions and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Apply DISA STIGs to ensure compliance with security standards and policies across all cloud and containerized environments.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in cloud and Linux environments.
• Stay abreast of new AWS features and services and evaluate their applicability to our goals.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and team members on AWS best practices, Linux engineering, and DevOps methodologies.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness Benefits Medical Insurance (three CareFirst healthcare plans to choose from, Dental and Vision Insurance, 75% covered for employee/ 50% per dependant
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions $1500 individual/ $3000 family
• Personal Insurance Benefits Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
• Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave Employees receive 20 days of vacation/10 holidays built into hourly rate/ 5 days of Administrative leave (currently used for snow, jury, bereavement)
• Retirement Pre-tax 401k program including 6% company match
• 100% fully vested from eligibility date
• Eligible after 90 days of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior