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# Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** Koniag Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Confluence, JIRA, Cloud Computing, Windows Servers, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Autoscaling, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Amazon Relational Database Service, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Cloud Optimization, Cloudwatch, Devsecops
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/e4d369ab-5296-497a-a111-3990239d506c

## About the Role

* 4 Year Degree Information Technology or related field or Equivalent Experience.
 * Strong expertise in AWS services (S3, EC2, ECS, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch) and Windows Server administration.
 * Experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, DevSecOps practices, and auto-scaling solutions.
 * Ability to independently develop cloud optimization strategies and maximize AWS capabilities.
 * Experience with full SDLC, Agile/Scrum/Kanban, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
 * Strong analytical, technical, documentation, communication, and planning skills.
 * Ability to work independently, identify system improvements, and support team growth.
 * Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience.

Clearance Requirement:

 * Top-Secret security clearance

## Description

* Lead engineering, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise applications hosted in AWS and on-premises Windows Server environments.
 * Provide O&M support, including patching, hardening, system upgrades, and routine maintenance.
 * Deliver infrastructure support during core and non-core hours as needed to meet mission requirements.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Cloud Engineers, DBAs, and Security Engineers, to ensure system compliance, reliability, and security.
 * Support application development, deployment, and lifecycle activities in coordination with government and contractor teams., Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit ;br>
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352


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