Cloud Engineer - MID

Socket.dev; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 173,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Everforth ECS seeks a Cloud Engineer to support DoD cloud solutions from our Fairfax, VA office or designated government locations. The role focuses on secure, scalable operations in AWS GovCloud, Azure, and hybrid/classified environments.

The candidate will work on automation (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible), container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD tooling (GitLab). Onsite work with DoD interfaces requires TS clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent directly relevant experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance, SCI access and CI polygraph eligibility.
• 3+ years IT infra, systems administration, DevOps, or cloud engineering experience.
• Hands-on AWS experience with core services: IAM, VPC, EC2, S3, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, load balancing.
• Linux administration experience including patching, troubleshooting, and security hardening.
• Experience with IAC/config automation using Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes or similar container platforms.
• Experience with Git-based workflows and CI/CD concepts; GitLab preferred.
• Understanding of IP networking (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, VPCs/subnets, security groups, firewalls).
• Knowledge of cloud security principles: IAM, encryption, logging, vulnerability remediation.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and services across AWS and other envs.
• Administer Linux systems, including patching, logging, and security hardening.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code and automation tooling.
• Support containerized apps and platforms using Docker and Kubernetes, including deployments and networking.
• Support CI/CD workflows and DevOps processes with GitLab or similar tools.
• Implement and maintain AWS services like IAM, VPC, EC2, S3, CloudWatch, and Lambda.
• Support cloud security activities including encryption, logging, and vulnerability remediation.
• Troubleshoot issues across cloud, Linux, networking, and container environments.
• Document system configurations and troubleshooting steps.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and Government representatives to deliver technical solutions.

Skills

AWS GovCloud

Linux

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

Networking

Cloud security

CI/CD

VPC

Education

Bachelor of Science in technical field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Cloud Engineer to work at our Fairfax, VA corporate office and/or designated Government locations. This position requires regular onsite/SCIF support, up to 4 days per week based on mission and classification requirements.

• Note: This position is contingent upon additional funding.

Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support the development, integration, operation, and sustainment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud solutions for a Department of Defense (DoD) customer.

The Cloud Engineer will work as part of an integrated technical team supporting AWS GovCloud, Microsoft Azure, classified cloud, and hybrid environments. The position will support customer applications and core cloud services in both classified and unclassified environments with an emphasis on secure, stable, repeatable, and cost effective operations.

The is an interactive mid-level engineering position for a candidate with a solid foundation in cloud infrastructure, Linux, automation, networking, containers, and security protocols who can execute technical tasks independently while working with senior engineers and architects on more complex designs and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities include

• Deploy, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and services within AWS and other supported cloud environments.
• Support Linux systems administration including configuration, patching, troubleshooting, package management, services, permissions, logging, and security hardening/STIG implementation.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and automation using Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or comparable tooling under established engineering standards.
• Support containerized application and platforms using Docker and Kubernetes, including deployments, services, basic networking, storage, and troubleshooting.
• Support CI/CD and DevOps workflows using GitLab or comparable tooling, including automated build, test, security, and deployment processes.
• Implement and maintain AWS services such as IAM, VPC, EC2, S3, load balancing, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Lambda, RDS, and related services based on approved architectures.
• Support cloud security and compliance activities including IAM/lead privilege, encryption, security groups, networking controls, logging/monitoring, vulnerability remediation, patching, and configuration compliance.
• Troubleshoot cloud, Linux, networking, container, and application infrastructure issues; escalate complex architecture or platform issues to senior engineers as appropriate.
• Support IP networking and cloud connectivity including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, VPCs/subnets, security groups, firewalls, and load balancing.
• Develop and maintain system configuration, architecture, operating procedure, and troubleshooting documentation.
• Monitor system health, logging, alerting, and performance and assist with identifying and resolving operational issues.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, cybersecurity, program and project management, stakeholders, and Government representatives to deliver and sustain technical solutions.
• Evaluate customer issues, research technical options, and provide recommendations to senior engineers and technical leadership.
• Support technical solution development, demonstrations, and proposal/capture activities as needed.

Salary: $125,000 - $173,000

General Description of Benefits

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Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen as required by contract.
• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field or equivalent directly relevant experience, subject to contractual labor category requirements.
• Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance and be eligible and willing to obtain SCI access and a CI polygraph
• 3+ years of experience with IT infrastructure, systems administration, DevOps, or cloud engineering, including at least 2 years of hands on experience supporting cloud environments.
• Hands on experience with AWS and a working understanding of core services such as IAM, VPC, EC2, S3, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, load balancing, and related cloud services.
• Experience with Linux administration, including configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and basic security hardening.
• Experience with IAC or configuration automation using Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or comparable tooling.
• Working experience with Docker and Kubernetes or another enterprise container platform.
• Experience with Git-based development/operations workflows and CI/CD concepts; GitLab experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of IP networking including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, VPCs/subnets, security groups, firewalls, and load balancing.
• Working knowledge of cloud security principles including IAM, least privilege, encryption, network controls, logging/monitoring, and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues across cloud infrastructure, Linux systems, networking, and/or containerized environments.
• Ability to develop and maintain technical and configuration documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, customer service, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently on assigned tasks and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary technical team.
• Must meet applicable DoD cybersecurity workforce qualification requirements for the position (e.g., DOD 8570-01M certification: IAM Level I or better (e.g., Security+) or equivalent).