Cloud Integration Engineer

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required and must be obtained within a reasonable time after hire. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work performed within our facilities.

About the Role

We are seeking a Cloud Integrator with hands-on AWS experience to join our team. This mid-level position is responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and integration solutions across complex multi-platform systems. The ideal candidate combines strong AWS cloud expertise with practical knowledge of Kubernetes, DevOps practices, and systems integration to deliver reliable, scalable environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and EKS
• Integrate software components and subsystems across cloud, Windows, and Linux operating environments
• Build and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, with emphasis on AWS EKS
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment workflows
• Develop scripting and automation solutions to support cloud provisioning, integration, and DevOps workflows
• Perform black box and grey box testing to validate system functionality and identify defects
• Monitor cloud resources for performance, availability, and cost optimization
• Configure and manage AWS networking components including VPCs, subnets, security groups, load balancers, and route tables
• Write and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, integration guides, and system configuration records
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot integration issues and verify system requirements
• Participate in configuration management and version control practices
• Support cybersecurity compliance efforts including IAM policy management, encryption, and secure cloud configurations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience working with AWS cloud services in a professional environment
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Demonstrated experience with core AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, Terraform)
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (Git, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, or similar)
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
• Experience with both Windows and Linux system administration
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, VPNs)
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certification (Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect Associate, SysOps Administrator, or similar)
• Experience with AWS EKS, ECS, or Fargate for container orchestration
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CDK)
• Familiarity with AWS monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config)
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices
• Experience writing database queries (SQL)
• Awareness of cost management and optimization strategies in AWS
• Familiarity with DoD or government cloud environments (AWS GovCloud)
• Coursework, certifications, or project experience in cloud architecture or systems integration

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work (9/80 schedule)
• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development
• Research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams developing practical solutions for national security

Pay

Target salary range: USD $90,833.00/Yr. - USD $100,767.00/Yr.

Schedule

This position is onsite or flex while working at the Groton, CT facility.