Cloud Infrastructure Engineering Specialist with Security Clearance

Altamira Technologies Corporation; Suitland (MD); A distancia; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Altamira Technologies Corporation in Suitland, MD is seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineering Specialist to design, secure, and maintain AWS-based infrastructure supporting the DME MVP solution. The role is remote with occasional on-site meetings at Joint Base Andrews and requires DoD standards compliance.

The candidate will build a self-service data infrastructure, automate deployments via Infrastructure-as-Code, and ensure secure, scalable cloud operations across AWS, Azure, Oracle

Formación

• Extensive hands-on AWS experience across compute, storage, networking, IAM, and monitoring.
• Infra as Code with Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline).
• Strong DevSecOps background and Git/GitOps workflow familiarity.
• Ability to design secure, DoD-compliant cloud architectures.

Responsabilidades

• Design, harden, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure for the DME MVP.
• Build a self-service data infra platform to speed engineering workflows.
• Lead MVP service catalog and API gateway with access controls.
• Ensure DoD STIGs, Zero Trust, and secure boundary protections.
• Produce architecture diagrams, runbooks, and docs.

Conocimientos

Cloud architecture

DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

Zero Trust

Security best practices

Educación

MA/MA degree or equivalent experience

Herramientas

Terraform

CloudFormation

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

AWS CodePipeline

IAM

KMS

VPC

Descripción del empleo

Cloud Infrastructure Engineering Specialist Systems EngineeringSuitland, MD Cloud Infrastructure Engineering Specialist Altamira Technologies has a long and successful history providing innovative solutions throughout the U.S. National Security community. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Altamira serves the defense, intelligence and homeland security communities worldwide by focusing on creating innovative solutions leveraging common standards in architecture, data and security. Altamira believes that our people and the culture of our company differentiate us from other companies.

Position: Cloud Infrastructure Engineering Specialist (Senior) Position Location: Remote /Joint Base Andrews Position Description: Altamira is seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineering Specialist key role in designing, provisioning, securing, and maintaining the AWS-based infrastructure supporting the DME MVP solution. This role combines cloud architecture, DevSecOps engineering, automation, and security expertise ensuring that all deployed environments meet strict DoD standards and operate efficiently within a SIPR environment. The specialist also contributes to a self-service data infrastructure platform that accelerates development and operational agility across the mission. This position is remote, must be able to attend occasional meetings at Joint Base Andrews.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, harden, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure supporting the DME MVP solution.
• Build a self-service data infrastructure platform to accelerate engineering and data workflows.
• Engineer cross cloud data interoperability across AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and Google Cloud.
• Develop secure, fully automated Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines enabling automated testing, security scanning, and continuous delivery.
• Lead creation of MVP service catalog and API gateway with integrated access controls.
• Manage cloud networking, IAM, encryption, identity federation, and segmentation aligned to DoD requirements.
• Optimize cloud performance, reliability, and cost across multiple platforms.
• Ensure compliance with DoD STIGs, Zero Trust principles, CSF, and related cybersecurity frameworks.
• Produce high-quality documentation, runbooks, architecture diagrams, and knowledge sharing materials.

Required Skills and Experience

• Understanding of cross cloud data patterns and architectures (AWS/Azure/OCI/GCP).
• Deep hands-on AWS experience across compute, storage, networking, IAM, KMS, VPC, and monitoring services.
• Strong command of AWS IAM roles, policies, and security best practices.
• Expert level proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline).
• Strong DevSecOps background and familiarity with modern Git/GitOps workflows.
• Solid understanding of cloud networking, Linux/Unix administration, and security fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of Zero Trust architectures, DoD STIGs, secure API patterns, and boundary protections.
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.

Education

10 years of experience with MA/MA degree or equivalent experience.

• Security Clearance: SECRET - With ability to acquire TS/SCI

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Altamira is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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