Cloud Engineer - ACWS

Data Systems Analysts, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. is seeking a Cloud Engineer to architect, operate, and transition secure, scalable cloud infrastructure including hosting, storage, networking, access, and monitoring. The role requires a BS in CS/engineering, 4+ years in cloud engineering, and AWS/Azure/GovCloud experience with Kubernetes.

Certification in AWS and security competencies are preferred. The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate, with actual compensation based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or similar.
• CompTIA Security+.
• Experience architecting and securing multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GovCloud).

Responsibilities

• Configure, automate, sustain, and monitor ACWS cloud environments.
• Support deployment readiness, security hardening, capacity, patching, backup/recovery, and restoration.
• Maintain configuration and operating documentation.
• Coordinate with DevSecOps, cybersecurity, administrators, application teams, and hosting providers.

Skills

Kubernetes

Cloud infrastructure

DevSecOps collaboration

Networking & storage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

CompTIA Security+

Tools

AWS

Azure

GovCloud

Appian

Java

API integrations

Databases

Job description

All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.

Cloud Engineer Summary: Responsible for architecting, operating, and transitioning secure, scalable cloud infrastructure, including hosting, storage, networking, access, and monitoring.

Required Skills

Bachelor’s in computer science, engineering, or related field

4+ Years supporting cloud engineering, infrastructure automation, platform operations, or enterprise hosting.

AWS Certified Solutions Architect or similar and Comp Tia Security+

Experience architecting and securing multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GovCloud), specializing in containerized orchestration (Kubernetes) and core infrastructure management across networking, storage, monitoring, and database workloads (including Appian, Java, and API integrations)

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with DoD IL5/IL6, cArmy, PIEE, RMF/ATO, or federal cloud environments.
• Experience supporting Appian, Java, API, or database workloads in cloud-hosted environments.

Responsibilities

• Configure, automate, sustain, and monitor ACWS cloud environments
• Support deployment readiness, security hardening, capacity, patching, backup/recovery, and restoration
• Maintain configuration and operating documentation
• Coordinate with DevSecOps, cybersecurity, administrators, application teams, and hosting providers.

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The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

DSA - Salary Pay Range

$160,000 - $170,000 USD

Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.

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