Senior AWS Cloud Engineer - TS/SCI Clearance Required

Power3 Solutions and Partnering Companies • Tampa, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We pride ourselves on an open, and honest culture in the workplace which builds morale conducive to inspiring growth on our team, while balancing lifestyle by supporting personal and family goals with flexibility. We offer secure network systems and software engineering solutions in both the public and private sectors. With certified experts consulting the team, we are able to address the customer's mission and follow-through in the systems development life cycle. Senior AWS Cloud Engineer Location: [Tampa, FL / DC area / Hybrid Remote] Position Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $150k Security Clearance Required: TS/ SCI 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

• We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package and FUN place to work!
• Benefits include, but not limited to:
• 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 sick time (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
• Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

What This Job Offers

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