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# AWS Cloud Application Engineer

- **Company:** CACI International Inc.
- **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $103,800.0 - $218,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Cloud Services, YAML, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/28E46BD0B8174A5E9119A5C00F946A66/job/

## About the Role

Required:

 * Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
 * Proficiency in AWS, Python, Node.js, YAML, and JSON
 * Technical experience based on education level:
 * 4-12 years of experience, depending on education level (High School Diploma/GED to Doctorate)
 * All experience and education must be in a directly related technical field

Desired:

 * Experience with government cloud projects
 * Strong communication and leadership skills
 * Certifications in AWS or cloud security

## Description

* Develop and recommend cloud-based solutions that comply with government security standards, including NIST SP 800-53 controls
 * Design, test, and implement secure, reliable cloud solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams
 * Create procedures and cybersecurity guidance for migrations from legacy systems to AWS
 * Evaluate and recommend cloud security technologies and services


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