Cloud Engineer

Everforth, Inc.; Quantico (VA); In loco; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Everforth ECS seeks a Cloud Engineer (Mid) to design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure from Quantico, VA. The role emphasizes security, automation, and operational excellence with IaC tools and full-stack AWS services.

The successful candidate will collaborate with DevOps and security teams to ensure resilient, compliant cloud environments while managing cost and performance goals. US citizenship and TS considerations apply.

Competenze

• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing AWS cloud infrastructure.
• US citizenship is required and a Top-Secret clearance is desired.
• Strong understanding of AWS networking, security, encryption (KMS), logging, and compliance controls.
• Experience with automation and scripting (Bash, Python) and IaC tooling.
• Ability to operate with minimal oversight in a project-driven environment.

Mansioni

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using IaC tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Architect highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable AWS environments following Well-Architected Framework.
• Configure and manage core AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC, Lambda, CloudWatch.
• Support multi-environment deployments while ensuring security compliance.
• Implement and manage networking (VPCs, subnets, security groups, NAT, load balancers) and cost monitoring.
• Monitor performance, availability, and cost using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config.
• Patch, upgrade, and lifecycle manage cloud-hosted systems; ensure least-privilege IAM and encryption.
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, engineering, and data teams for deployment and stability.

Conoscenze

AWS Cloud

IaC

Cloud Security

Linux Admin

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Monitoring

US Citizenship

Top-Secret Clearance

DevOps Collaboration

Strumenti

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS Config

CloudTrail

IAM

VPC

Descrizione del lavoro

Everforth ECS is seeking a Cloud Engineerto work in our Quantico,VAoffice. This position is contingent upon additional funding.

ECS is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer (Mid) to support cutting-edge technology for law enforcement and scientific organizations. The Cloud Engineer will be responsible for the design, deployment, configuration, security, monitoring, and maintenance of AWS cloud infrastructure and cloud-native services supporting mission-critical applications and data systems.

We are seeking a creative problem solver who enjoys tackling complex cloud engineering challenges with minimal oversight, enabling scalable, secure, and resilient cloud environments. The ideal candidate has strong AWS experience and a deep understanding of cloud architecture principles, security best practices, automation, and operational excellence.

A strong desire and aptitude for learning is required, along with the ability to adapt and drive change in an environment with evolving requirements, technologies, and security threats. This individual will be integral to supporting secure data operations, system reliability, and infrastructure modernization efforts across diverse client environments.

Responsibilities of the Cloud Engineer include but are not limited to:

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Architect and support highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable AWS environments aligned with AWS Well-Architected Framework best practices.
• Configure and manage core AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC, Lambda, CloudWatch, and related services.
• Support multi-environment (Dev, Test, Prod) cloud deployments while ensuring configuration consistency and security compliance.
• Implement and manage networking components including VPCs, subnets, route tables, security groups, NAT gateways, and load balancers.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and cost utilization using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config, and related tools.
• Support patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management of cloud-hosted systems and operating systems (Linux-based preferred).
• Implement security best practices including least-privilege IAM, encryption at rest and in transit, and logging/auditing controls.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, networking, and system-level issues in AWS environments.
• Collaborate with DevOps, security, engineering, and data teams to support application deployment and operational stability.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements for infrastructure reliability, cost optimization, and security posture.
• US Citizenship and active Top-Secret Clearance.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Strong experience with AWS core services including EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC, Lambda, CloudWatch, and CloudTrail.
• 5+ years of experience using Infrastructure-as-Code (CloudFormation or Terraform).
• Strong understanding of AWS networking (VPC architecture, subnets, routing, security groups, NACLs, NAT gateways).
• 5+ years of Linux system administration experience; comfort navigating and troubleshooting Linux environments.
• Experience implementing cloud security best practices, including IAM policies, encryption (KMS), logging, and compliance controls.
• Experience with automation and scripting (Bash, Python).
• Experience supporting large, complex systems and data sets in cloud environments.

Desired Skills

• Experience operating within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Kanban
• Familiarity with ITIL and NIST configuration management frameworks and best practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience creating custom workflows, dashboards, and reporting metrics in Jira
• Experience delivering excellence in Federal Government (preferably the Department of Justice) cybersecurity and working within DOJ FBI, practices, standards, processes and policies.
• Interest in new technologies and the ability to adapt to those new technologies.

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ECSFederal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on thebasisany characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or localjurisdictionlaw.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over10,000 employees. Ournearly 3,500professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.
We value:

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference withEverforthECS!

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!