Cloud Infrastructure Engineer SME (AWS / Terraform)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure in AWS and hybrid environments
• Implement Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and related tooling
• Configure and manage VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, and network connectivity
• Design and manage IAM roles, policies, and access controls
• Support secure connectivity between cloud, on-premises, and classified environments
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of infrastructure resources
• Maintain performance, availability, and cost utilization of cloud environments
• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions
• Collaborate with platform, security, and application teams to support system requirements
• Support system accreditation, compliance, and audit activities
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, and performance issues

Requirements

• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in cloud or infrastructure engineering roles
• Hands-on experience supporting AWS environments
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (VPC, VPN, routing, firewalls)
• Experience implementing IAM and security best practices
• Strong Linux and/or Windows systems administration experience
• Ability to operate in secure, compliance-driven environments
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) Certification
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or CloudOps certification
• Experience with hybrid cloud and on-prem integration
• Experience supporting Kubernetes platforms
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging platforms
• Experience with Zero Trust architectures
• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs
• Experience with cost optimization and FinOps practices