AWS Cloud Engineer

Netrolynx AI; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a Principal AWS Cloud Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and security of the company’s primary AWS environment. You will be the main AWS authority in the enterprise cloud team, ensuring robust security and federal compliance.

The role emphasizes cloud security monitoring, threat detection, and cross-cloud alignment with Azure and OCI, driving automation, governance, and IaC pipelines for multi-account environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field preferred; 7+ years cloud engineering experience required.
• Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Strong knowledge of AWS core services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, RDS, CloudFront, Lambda) and IaC tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, deployment, and security management of the AWS enterprise footprint.
• Architect and optimize automated cloud security monitoring and logging pipelines (Security Hub, GuardDuty, Config, CloudTrail, CloudWatch).
• Deploy IaC/CaC solutions using Terraform or CloudFormation in a code-first, audited workflow.
• Enforce IAM governance, SCPs, least-privilege access, and Zero Trust across multi-account AWS Organizations.
• Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex cloud, network, security issues.
• Develop automation scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to improve operations and telemetry.
• Collaborate with teams to align AWS security with Azure and OCI and document workflows for audit readiness.

Skills

AWS Cloud Security

Multi-account Governance

Terraform

IAM/VPC/RDS

Python/Bash/PowerShell

Zero Trust

Threat Detection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

4+ years relevant IT/engineering experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Job description

About The Company

MANTECH is a leading provider of innovative technology solutions dedicated to supporting national security, defense, and government agencies. With a strong emphasis on mission-critical systems, MANTECH delivers cutting-edge services in cybersecurity, cloud computing, systems engineering, and software development. The company prides itself on fostering a collaborative work environment that promotes professional growth, technical excellence, and a commitment to excellence. As a trusted partner to federal agencies, MANTECH continuously strives to develop solutions that enhance operational efficiency, security, and resilience in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

About The Company

MANTECH is a leading provider of innovative technology solutions dedicated to supporting national security, defense, and government agencies. With a strong emphasis on mission-critical systems, MANTECH delivers cutting-edge services in cybersecurity, cloud computing, systems engineering, and software development. The company prides itself on fostering a collaborative work environment that promotes professional growth, technical excellence, and a commitment to excellence. As a trusted partner to federal agencies, MANTECH continuously strives to develop solutions that enhance operational efficiency, security, and resilience in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

About The Role

The Principal AWS Cloud Engineer role at MANTECH is a pivotal position responsible for leading the design, deployment, and security management of the company's primary AWS environment. This role serves as the main technical authority on AWS within the enterprise cloud team, ensuring the infrastructure's robustness, security, and compliance with federal standards. The successful candidate will focus on cloud security monitoring, threat detection, and cross-cloud security alignment across AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). This position offers an exciting opportunity for a seasoned cloud professional to influence enterprise cloud architecture, develop automation solutions, and implement best practices in cloud security and governance.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of education, experience, and certifications that demonstrate their expertise in cloud engineering and security. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field is preferred; however, candidates with an additional 4+ years of relevant IT or engineering experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. A minimum of 7+ years of experience in cloud computing and engineering is required, with proven proficiency in designing and managing enterprise AWS environments. Candidates must hold an active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification such as Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, SSCP, or GSEC, or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire. Strong knowledge of AWS core services such as EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, RDS, CloudFront, and Lambda is essential, along with expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell is also required, along with experience in multi‑account governance, Zero Trust architectures, and automated security monitoring pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal subject matter expert for the administration, security hardening, and management of AWS enterprise infrastructure and cloud footprint.
• Architect, deploy, and optimize automated cloud security monitoring, threat detection, and event-driven logging pipelines utilizing AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, AWS Config, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, EventBridge, and Lambda.
• Lead the deployment of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) solutions using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation, following a code-first, audited workflow to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Implement and enforce IAM governance, Service Control Policies (SCPs), least-privilege access, permission boundaries, and Zero Trust security architectures across multi-account AWS Organizations.
• Provide Tier 3 escalation support to diagnose and resolve complex technical, network, security, and performance challenges across AWS and connected cloud environments.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to streamline operations, vulnerability remediation, and system health telemetry.
• Collaborate with engineering and operational teams to align AWS security baselines with secondary cloud environments such as Azure and OCI, documenting workflows and Service Design Packages to ensure audit readiness and compliance.

Benefits

MANTECH offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well‑being, and professional development of its employees. Benefits include competitive health insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and a generous paid time off policy. Employees have access to ongoing training and certification programs to enhance their skills and career growth. The company also provides retirement savings plans with company matching, flexible work schedules, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. MANTECH recognizes and rewards excellence through performance bonuses and opportunities for advancement within the organization.

Equal Opportunity

MANTECH is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. The company promotes a culture of respect and equal opportunity, ensuring that all employees have the chance to succeed and contribute to the company's mission-driven objectives.