Senior Cloud Engineer - AWS GovCloud, Secret Clearance

Commercial Programming Systems, Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Programming Systems, Inc. (CPS) is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to lead architecture, security, and optimization of AWS GovCloud environments in Reston, VA. The role requires expert systems/software engineering, leadership, and executive communication skills for a fast-paced Agile program.

The position includes implementing security controls, disaster recovery, and strategic cloud planning, with up to 10% travel. Active Secret clearance is required to start.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 10 years of systems/software engineering experience.
• An active Secret clearance is required to begin employment.

Responsibilities

• Architect, manage, and optimize AWS GovCloud environments aligned with business and mission objectives.
• Design and implement operations planning to improve system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Support administrators in deploying and managing IaaS and IaC solutions.
• Ensure the security and compliance of DoD systems, including NIST SP 800-171, DISA STIGs, and DFARS 252.204-7012.
• Architect and implement multi-region disaster recovery strategies to ensure resilience and continuity.

Skills

AWS GovCloud

Cloud architecture

Automation

Security compliance

IaC

Disaster recovery planning

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Job description

Commercial Programming Systems, Inc. (CPS) is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to lead architecture, security, and optimization of AWS GovCloud environments in Reston, VA. The role requires expert systems/software engineering, leadership, and executive communication skills for a fast-paced Agile program.

The position includes implementing security controls, disaster recovery, and strategic cloud planning, with up to 10% travel. Active Secret clearance is required to start.