AWS Cloud Engineer

About The Company MANTECH is a leading provider of innovative technology solutions and services dedicated to supporting national security and government agencies. With a strong focus on cybersecurity, cloud computing, and enterprise IT solutions, MANTECH has established itself as a trusted partner in delivering mission-critical capabilities. The company prides itself on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes professional growth, technical excellence, and a commitment to excellence. MANTECH’s extensive experience and dedicated team enable it to address complex challenges with tailored, high-impact solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients. About The Role We are seeking a motivated and experienced Principal AWS Cloud Engineer to join our enterprise cloud team in Chantilly, VA. This pivotal role serves as the primary AWS technical authority, responsible for the design, deployment, and security management of our primary AWS environment. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud security monitoring, threat detection, and multi-cloud security alignment, particularly across Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). As a key leader within the organization, you will influence cloud architecture strategies, implement automation, and ensure compliance with federal security standards. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute to high-impact projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Qualifications The successful candidate will possess a combination of educational background and extensive professional experience, including: A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or an additional 4+ years of relevant IT/engineering experience in lieu of a degree.At least 7+ years of cloud computing and engineering experience, with a focus on AWS environments.Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification such as Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, SSCP, or GSEC, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.Proven expertise in designing, building, and securing enterprise AWS environments using services like EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Route53, RDS, CloudFront, and Lambda.Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation) and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell, including execution via AWS CLI.Experience in configuring multi-account governance, Zero Trust security architectures, and automated cloud security monitoring pipelines. Responsibilities The core responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to: Serving as the principal subject matter expert for the administration, security hardening, and management of AWS enterprise infrastructure and cloud footprint.Architecting, deploying, and optimizing automated cloud security monitoring, threat detection, and event-driven logging pipelines utilizing AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, AWS Config, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, EventBridge, and Lambda.Leading the deployment of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) solutions using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation, following a code-first and audited workflow.Enforcing IAM governance, Service Control Policies (SCPs), least-privilege access, permission boundaries, and Zero Trust security architectures across multi-account AWS Organizations.Providing Tier 3 escalation support to diagnose and resolve complex technical, network, security, and performance challenges across AWS and connected environments.Developing and maintaining automation scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to streamline operations, vulnerability remediation, and system health telemetry.Collaborating with engineering and operational teams to align AWS security baselines with secondary cloud environments such as Azure and OCI, and documenting automated workflows and Service Design Packages to ensure audit readiness. Benefits MANTECH offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of its employees. Benefits include competitive salary packages, health insurance plans, retirement savings options, paid time off, and opportunities for ongoing training and certification. The company fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, providing employees with the resources and support needed to excel in their careers. Additionally, employees have access to flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, and recognition initiatives that promote a positive and productive work environment. Equal Opportunity MANTECH is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join our team in contributing to meaningful and impactful projects that serve our nation’s security interests.