Cloud Engineer

Zachary Piper
San Diego, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 135K

Job location

San Diego, United States of America

Tech stack

JavaScript
Microsoft Windows
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Bash
Cloud Computing
Cloud Engineering
Computer Security
Linux
Identity and Access Management
JSON
Python
Linux System Administration
Openshift
Ansible
Security Content Automation Protocol
Software Deployment
YAML
Multi-Cloud
AWS Lambda
Cloudformation
SC Clearance
Containerization
Kubernetes
Serverless Computing
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Docker

Job description

  • Design, secure, and deploy cloud-native solutions in AWS (single and multi-cloud environments).
  • Build and manage serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, IAM roles, and triggers defined via CloudFormation (IaC).
  • Develop and maintain cloud automation scripts using Python, Bash, Ansible, YAML, JSON, and JavaScript.
  • Engineer and manage containerized environments using Docker, Kubernetes, AWS EKS/ECS, and Red Hat OpenShift.
  • Support automated CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deployments.
  • Collaborate across teams in a matrixed organization to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Work effectively under deadlines while managing multiple concurrent technical efforts.
  • Present findings, audit results, and remediation strategies to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Ensure compliance with RMF cybersecurity standards, including DISA STIGs, ACAS, and SCAP tools.

Requirements

  • Active Secret Clearance (required)
  • 3+ years of AWS experience
  • 3+ years of Linux administration experience
  • Experience with Red Hat OpenShift environments
  • Working knowledge of Windows systems

Certifications (IAT Level II - Required):

One of the following:

  • Security+ CE
  • AWS Certified Developer - Associate

AND one of the following Linux Certifications:

  • Linux+
  • LPIC-2 or LPIC-3
  • RHCSA / RHCE / RHCDS
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator or Solutions Expert
  • Windows 10 Certification (70-697 or equivalent)

Benefits & conditions

  • $125,000 - $135,000 depending on experience
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life
  • Paid Holidays
  • PTO
  • Sick Leave as Required By Law

About the company

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Cloud Engineer to support a US Government RDT&E program . This position is a full-time, onsite role in San Diego, CA . This position is critical in designing, securing, and deploying a cloud-based networked environment supporting research, development, testing, and evaluation initiatives., Keywords: IAT Level II, Cloud Engineering, AWS, CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code, IaC, Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, EKS, ECS, Serverless, AWS Lambda, DevOps, CI/CD, Automation, Python, Bash, Ansible, YAML, JSON, JavaScript, RMF, STIGs, ACAS, SCAP, Cybersecurity Compliance, Linux Administration, Windows Systems, Cloud Security, Government Cloud, RDT&E, Containerization, DevSecOps, security+

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