Cloud Engineer - AWS GovCloud (IL5/IL6)

Job Responsibilities

• Architect and design secure cloud solutions supporting Department of Defense and federal mission systems.
• Develop cloud architectures supporting Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud and hybrid cloud environments while ensuring alignment with mission, security, and operational requirements.
• Create highly available, fault-tolerant, and resilient cloud infrastructures supporting mission-critical applications and distributed operations.
• Develop Disaster Recovery (DR), Continuity of Operations (COOP), backup, and high-availability architectures to support mission resilience and recovery objectives as needed.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure cloud solutions support RMF requirements, Zero Trust principles, and applicable government security policies.
• Absorb IL5 and IL6 cloud accreditation efforts by assisting with developing architecture documentation and providing technical artifacts required for authorization packages and accreditation activities.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps, infrastructure, software engineering, and systems engineering teams to ensure cloud architectures are effectively implemented and maintained.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience with a combination of:
• Modern data engineering platforms (Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Databricks, Kafka, Spark, Flink, etc.).
• Building data ingestion and streaming pipelines.
• Python, SQL, or similar languages.
• Knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT patterns, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with telemetry sources (logs, metrics, events) and common security/monitoring tools.
• Experience with cloud storage systems (S3, ADLS, GCS) and data warehouses/lakehouses.
• Understanding of data governance, lineage, and quality frameworks.
• Good technical communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Power-Point, Excel, Project, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% to support customer locations, mission partner engagements, and operational activities.

Pay

$120,000.00 - $150,000.00

Schedule

Not specified

About Us

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it. Join the Mission and Start your Career Journey: Apply Directly via our Careers Portal Connect, Referrals & Inquiries? Email the team: careers@entarian.com Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.