Location: Quantico, VA
Security Clearance: Active TS or higher [Required]
Job Type: Full-Time
Target Salary Range*: $120,000 - $165,000
*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary
Position OverviewThe Amatriot Group is seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer to support and maintain enterprise cloud environments supporting mission-critical applications. This role will focus on AWS infrastructure, Linux administration, cloud security, automation, monitoring, and compliance initiatives within a highly available production environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesAWS Infrastructure and Systems Administration- Deploy, maintain, and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure supporting production and development environments.
- Administer and support Linux-based systems within AWS.
- Troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure, operating system, networking, and security-related issues.
- Implement and maintain cloud security controls, access management, encryption solutions, and system hardening practices.
- Support compliance initiatives and security frameworks, including implementation and maintenance of controls aligned with NIST 800-53 requirements.
- Assist with Authorization to Operate efforts through continuous monitoring, auditing, and documentation activities.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure automation and configuration management solutions.
- Monitor system health, performance, and availability using centralized logging and monitoring tools.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, engineering, and operations teams to support mission requirements and operational objectives.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, system configurations, and standard operating procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or 7 years of relevant experience with no degree.
- Advanced certifications, specialized training, or equivalent hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of years of experience.
- Experience with Linux administration and troubleshooting.
- Experience working with AWS services such as EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config, and KMS.
- Understanding of cloud security best practices, access control, encryption, and compliance requirements.
- Working knowledge of networking concepts, including routing, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud networking.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Active Top Secret security clearance is required, with willingness and ability to obtain a CI polygraph.
- Experience supporting NIST 800-53 security controls, RMF processes, or ATO activities.
- Familiarity with continuous monitoring, centralized logging, and configuration management practices.
- Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar technologies.
- Scripting experience with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages.
- Familiarity with AWS security and compliance services.
- Experience supporting highly available, large-scale AWS environments.
- AWS certifications are a plus.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 3+ years relevant experience OR 7 years relevant experience without a degree
- Active Top Secret security clearance (willingness and ability to obtain CI polygraph)
- Experience with Linux administration and troubleshooting
- Experience with AWS services: EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config, KMS
- Deploying, maintaining, and optimizing AWS cloud infrastructure
- Implementing and maintaining cloud security controls, access management, encryption, and system hardening
- Working knowledge of networking concepts including routing, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud networking
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Experience supporting NIST 800-53 security controls, RMF processes, or ATO activities
- Familiarity with continuous monitoring, centralized logging, and configuration management practices
- Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
- Scripting experience with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages
- Familiarity with AWS security and compliance services
- Experience supporting highly available, large-scale AWS environments
- AWS certifications
What We Do
The Amatriot Group is a talent solutions firm providing technology expertise to the federal and commercial sectors. With over a decade of experience delivering mission-critical support to the intelligence, defense, and national security sectors, the company specializes in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions by securing top-tier talent to bridge workforce gaps in the most complex and secure environments.
