AWS Cloud Engineer with Security Clearance

D2 Consulting; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Job summary

D2 Technical Services seeks an AWS Cloud Engineer to support an intelligence customer in Springfield, VA. The role requires TS/SCI clearance and involves maintaining AWS infrastructure, automating deployments, and delivering full-stack solutions.

You will work with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and contribute to secure, scalable systems in a dynamic, mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years IT experience and DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliant.
• Meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements (Security+ CE or CCNA).

Responsibilities

• Maintain security requirements for operation of systems with A&A Team.
• Maintain and improve infrastructure in AWS (autoscaling, new services, cost optimization).
• Document processes and configurations.
• Operate AWS services: EC2, S3, Load Balancer, RDS.
• Automate deployments and CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop full-stack web apps and resolve production issues.
• Mentor junior developers and review code.
• Write unit tests and perform code-quality assessments.

Skills

AWS

Typescript/JavaScript

Go

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

Jenkins

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

HTML/CSS

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

Jenkins

Nexus

Job description

AWS Cloud Engineer Springfield, VA Apply ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED Transform technology into opportunity as a Cloud Engineer with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. As a Cloud Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI level Cloud Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with A&A Team to maintain security requirements for operation of systems
• Maintain and improve existing infrastructure (build out autoscaling, support new services, optimize cost efficiencies/authentication/search, etc)
• Produce detailed documentation
• Maintain System in AWS environment using EC2, S3, Load Balancer, and RDS
• Automate and optimize service deployments
• Delivering a full-stack web application to production; identifying and resolving operational issues in same
• Actively participating in technical requirements-gathering process (i.e. meetings with customers)
• Executing design and implementation of application features, independently / unassisted, with minimal oversight
• Refactoring legacy application code for improved reliability and maintainability
• Mentoring junior developers
• Writing and reading unit tests; understanding code-quality analysis concepts
• Writing and debugging Javascript, Typescript, or closely-related language
• Developing applications backed by a relational database; understanding RDB design concepts

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Programming, Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
• 8+ years IT experience
• Meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following:
• Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA

Desired Skills

• Strong knowledge of Amazon Web Services
• Strong Troubleshooting skills
• Experience in automating tasks using scripted languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Perl
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology
• Familiarity with DevOps development processes and Continuous Integration tools: GitLab, Jenkins, Nexus
• Extensive Typescript or Javascript background
• Angular frontend framework; UI/UX design
• Microservice-based backend architecture; integrating with COTS/FOSS software REST APIs
• Supporting a full-stack application in a PaaS environment
• CI/CD pipeline implementation, ideally with GitLab
• Creating and deploying containerized applications, ideally with Docker
• Designing/implementing container orchestration with Kubernetes Desired Skills
• Strong understanding of cloud APIs and interaction with the AWS/CLI
• Experience working with one or more programming languages (e.g. Python, Ruby, or Java)
• Experience with Go programming language
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, Markdown, and portal development
• Database experience with a Postgres backend
• Strong communication skills
• Desired Certifications:
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner \Additional Information
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $140-$150k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more! D2 Technical Services is committed to a merit-based recruitment process and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we particularly welcome applications from veterans who have the requisite skills and experience.

Job applicants that are interested in one of our openings and may require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, should contact us to request an accommodation.