Cloud Platform Engineer- Entry Level

Credence; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Job summary

Credence, based in McLean, VA, is seeking an entry/junior-level Cloud Platform Engineer to support secure AWS hosting environments for DoD customers. You will join an established platform team, learn from senior engineers, and take on increasing ownership of operational and automation work.

Responsibilities include monitoring AWS services, implementing IaC with Terraform/CloudFormation, scripting in Python/Bash/PowerShell, and ensuring DoD security/compliance.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of experience in cloud, DevOps, systems administration, IT infrastructure, or related field (internships, labs, military count).
• AWS certification or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Working knowledge of core AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch).
• Familiarity with Linux and Git-based workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of AWS platform services, including monitoring, logging, access control, patching, backup, and configuration management.
• Resolve operational tickets with clear documentation and escalate complex issues.
• Turn recurring tasks into scripts, automation, and standardized deployment patterns.

Skills

Python scripting

Linux

Git workflows

AWS services (EC2/S3/IAM/VPC/CloudW"

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or CS

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

GitLab

Jenkins

Job description

At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war-fighters and secure our nation for a better future.

We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practiceservant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.

Credence is seeking an entry/junior-level Cloud Platform Engineer to support secure AWS hosting environments for Department of War customers. You will join an established platform team, learn from senior engineers, and take on increasing ownership of operational and automation work.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of AWS platform services, including monitoring, logging, access control, patching, backup, and configuration management.
• Resolve operational tickets and elevate complex issues with clear documentation.
• Turn recurring manual tasks into scripts, automation, and standardized deployment patterns.
• Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) under senior engineer guidance.
• Help onboard workloads to platform services and standard deployment patterns.
• Keep runbooks, procedures, and system documentation accurate.
• Work with Cloud Engineers, Solutions Architects, and Cybersecurity staff to meet DoD security and compliance requirements

• 0–3 years of experience in cloud, DevOps, systems administration, IT infrastructure, or a related field. Internships, labs, and military experience count.
• AWS certification, or the ability to obtain one within the first 90 days.
• Working knowledge of core AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch).
• Basic scripting ability (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• Familiarity with Linux and Git-based workflows.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust determination.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Associate-level certification.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Hands-on Terraform or CloudFormation experience, including personal or academic projects.
• Exposure to Docker and ECS/EKS.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins).
• Prior work in a federal or DoD environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Compensation

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000–$110,000, depending on experience, technical depth, certifications, and overall qualifications.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources