AWS Cloud Engineer

MANTECH; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 128,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Disability (short/long-term)

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development

Wellness programs

Job summary

MANTECH seeks an AWS Cloud Engineer in Annapolis Junction, MD to support enterprise infrastructure for government missions. You will design, deploy and secure cloud environments (AWS) and collaborate on CI/CD integrations across Windows and Linux systems.

Preferred qualifications include TS/SCI with polygraph, Red Hat and Windows expertise, and SaltStack automation experience. The role offers strong benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related engineering/CS field; 5 years of additional Systems Engineer exp may substitute for degree.
• 20 years of experience as a Systems Administrator or Cloud Engineer for similar scope work.
• Must hold an IAT II certification (e.g., Security+). If not, obtain within 60 days of start date.
• Proficiency in RHEL 8/9 and Windows Server 2022/2025 environments.
• Practical knowledge of cloud environments and security coordination with ISSOs.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 administration, troubleshooting, and support for Windows Server 2022, Windows 10/11, and RHEL 8/9 in cloud environments.
• Architect, deploy, and maintain cloud environments in AWS using Kion for governance.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts with SaltStack for provisioning and deployment.
• Collaborate with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines for reliable deployments.
• Monitor performance, availability, and security; analyze root causes of incidents.

Skills

Communication skills

Security awareness

IAVM process understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related field

Tools

SaltStack

AWS

Kion

Jira

Confluence

GitLab

CA management

SafeNet HSMs

Job description

Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we’ve been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now—unleash your potential with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented AWS Cloud Engineer to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Our team delivers enterprise infrastructure capabilities for a global workforce performing a wide range of missions in defense of our Nation. This effort supports the Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) organization, which oversees MPO’s Enterprise Information Technology (EIT)the backbone platform for all enterprise users.

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Responsibilities Included but are not limited to:

• Provide Tier 2 administration, troubleshooting, and general support for Windows Server 2022 environments, Windows 10/11 client systems, and RHEL 8/9 / Linux distributions within cloud environments.
• Architect, deploy, and maintain robust cloud environments, primarily within AWS utilizing Kion for cloud governance.
• Develop, implement and maintain automation scripts and configurations using SaltStack to streamline infrastructure provisioning, configuration management and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with development teams to support integration and operational stability of CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth deployment and reliable software deployments.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security, responding to incidents and performing root cause analysis

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related professional engineering discipline from an accredited college or university is required. An additional 5 years of System Engineer experience may be substituted for a degree
• 20 years of experience as a Systems Administrator or Cloud Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope and complexity
• Must hold an IAT II certification (e.g., Security+ or equivalent). If you don't have this, you'll be required to obtain it within 60 days of your program start date.
• Proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)8/9 and Windows Server 2022/2025 environments.
• Proven experience as a System Administrator or Cloud Engineer with practical knowledge of cloud environments
• Demonstrated understanding of the IAVM process and experience working directly with ISSOs / Security to coordinate infrastructure security findings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in enterprise or government environments
• Familiarity with cloud security compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, ICD 503).
• Hands‑on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for infrastructure deployment, management, and troubleshooting
• Experience building automated patching and infrastructure deployment workflows using SaltStack.
• Familiarity or foundational understanding of ecosystem applications and tools such as Apache NiFi, Jira, Confluence, SafeNet HSMs, Certificate Authority (CA) management, and GitLab (deep engineering mastery is not required).
• Willingness to learn about environment‑specific platforms; on‑site training will be provided for specific specialized tools and internal methodologies (e.g., Kion, SaltStack, and program workflows).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively in an agile, fast‑paced team environment.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

• The candidate must be able to move, carry and deliver workstations from inside the office to customer’s desk. The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Must communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $128,000.00-$214,400.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation.

MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position,

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• short-term and long-term Disability
• Retirement and Savings
• Learning and Development opportunities
• wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [e-mail] (mailto:[e-mail]) and provide your name and contact information.