Senior Cloud Engineer (TS/SCI) - On-Site AWS Expert

Base-2 Solutions; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions seeks a Senior Cloud Engineer to architect, design, and deploy robust cloud systems for mission customers. You will mentor engineers, guide cross‑functional teams, and ensure seamless integration with security and compliance controls.

The role emphasizes hands-on AWS expertise, IaC, and modern cloud patterns, with a focus on governance, automation, and secure operating practices in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• 10+ years in cloud solution design/architecture roles.
• DoD 8140/8570 IAT II cert (Security+ or above).
• Extensive AWS experience across IL5 to IL6+.
• Hands-on AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, EBS).
• IaC with Terraform/CloudFormation/Ansible for automated delivery.
• Cloud security best practices and IAM/SSO/federation integration.
• Strong Python/Bash scripting for automation and tooling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure cloud architectures for mission systems.
• Mentor cloud engineers and review work to resolve complex challenges.
• Lead deployment automation and governance across cloud environments.
• Translate requirements into actionable cloud solutions and training.
• Stay current on cloud technologies and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS (EC2 S3 Lambda)

Scripting (Python Bash)

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Base-2 Solutions seeks a Senior Cloud Engineer to architect, design, and deploy robust cloud systems for mission customers. You will mentor engineers, guide cross‑functional teams, and ensure seamless integration with security and compliance controls.

The role emphasizes hands-on AWS expertise, IaC, and modern cloud patterns, with a focus on governance, automation, and secure operating practices in a challenging environment.