Remote AWS Solutions Engineer

Apex Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP (employee stock purchase program)

401K program with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

EAP with up to 8 counseling sessions

Corporate discounts

Certification discounts and training

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Remote AWS Solutions Engineer to support and modernize AWS and hybrid-cloud infrastructure. You will work with senior engineers on EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, and related services, leveraging Terraform/CloudFormation and Python to automate and secure environments.

The role emphasizes developing automation, incident response, and security-hardening activities while growing technical ownership of cloud services and workflows in a DoD-clearance context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems or relevant field required.
• 1–3 years of hands-on AWS experience.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code and security basics.

Responsibilities

• Support AWS infrastructure including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, and related services.
• Implement changes using established architecture and infrastructure as code.
• Maintain Terraform and CloudFormation configurations under guidance.
• Monitor resources and investigate availability, performance, configuration, and security issues.
• Troubleshoot networking, OS, application connectivity, and cloud-service issues.
• Assist with vulnerability remediation, patching, configuration compliance, and security hardening.
• Develop scripts to reduce repetitive admin work.
• Maintain technical docs, diagrams, procedures, and change records.
• Participate in incident response and root-cause analysis.
• Learn cloud architecture, security, networking, automation, and ops best practices.
• Gradually own cloud services and workstreams as experience grows.

Skills

AWS infrastructure

Networking basics

Security concepts

Documentation

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Python

Job description

## Job Description# Remote AWS Solutions EngineerApply**Job#: 3054909****Job Description:** *Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.*Remote AWS Solutions Engineer**Location:** 100% RemoteRole OverviewThis is a developmental engineering position for an individual with strong technical fundamentals seeking to build expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure, automation, networking, and security. The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer will support the operation, maintenance, and modernization of AWS and hybrid-cloud infrastructure. You will work with senior engineers to implement changes, troubleshoot issues, and improve operational processes.Key Responsibilities* Support AWS infrastructure including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, Systems Manager, load balancing, DNS, and related services.* Implement infrastructure changes using established architecture, procedures, and infrastructure-as-code.* Maintain and modify Terraform and/or CloudFormation configurations under the guidance of senior engineers.* Monitor cloud resources and investigate availability, performance, configuration, and security issues.* Troubleshoot networking, operating system, application connectivity, and cloud-service issues.* Support vulnerability remediation, patching, configuration compliance, and security-hardening activities.* Assist with cloud migrations, modernization efforts, and infrastructure lifecycle activities.* Develop scripts and automation to reduce repetitive administrative work.* Maintain technical documentation, diagrams, procedures, and change records.* Participate in incident response and root-cause analysis.* Work with senior engineers to learn cloud architecture, security, networking, automation, and operational best practices.* Gradually assume ownership of cloud services and technical workstreams as experience develops.Required Qualifications* A bachelor’s degree in information systems or a relevant field is required.* 1-3 years of practical experience in the field is required.* Demonstrated self-initiative to build enterprise-like AWS systems and resources.* Understanding of fundamental networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, subnets, and firewalls/security groups.* Basic understanding of infrastructure security concepts such as least privilege and vulnerability remediation.* Hands-on experience building solutions with CloudFormation, Terraform, Python, or other tools.* Ability to independently manage assigned work, document technical activities, and communicate issues.Preferred Qualifications* Cloud-related certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator).* Exposure to CIS Benchmarks, STIGs, or similar security and compliance frameworks.**PLEASE NOTE:**Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Public Trust clearance as a condition and continuation of employment. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Remote:** Yes**Location:** Washington, DC, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** November 14, 2026**Pay Range:** $35 - $38 per hour