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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. IT Systems/AWS Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Connsci, LLC - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Firmware, Identity and Access Management, Networking Hardware, Windows Servers, Network Architecture, Routing, Windows PowerShell, Service Pack, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Hardware Infrastructure, Cloud Migration, Network Server - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9018868/sr-it-systemsaws-cloud-engineer ## About the Role Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience - At least 3 years of experience supporting cloud infrastructure, hybrid environments, or enterprise systems engineering. - At least 2 years of experience administering Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud environments. - At least 1 year of experience supporting Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise networking. - At least 1 year of experience administering virtualized environments and enterprise infrastructure. - At least 1 year of experience developing automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting languages. - Current Top Secret, DOE Q, or Public Trust High Risk Tier 4 clearance, Current CompTIA Security+ certification. - Current AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification. - Experience supporting Federal Government cloud or hybrid infrastructure environments. - Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance, system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities. - Experience monitoring cloud performance, security posture, and infrastructure health using enterprise monitoring tools. ## Description Connsci is seeking a Senior IT Systems/AWS Cloud Engineer to provide support to the Office of Data Analytics (ODA) for one of our federal customers. This position provides engineering, administration, and operational support for a hybrid cloud environment consisting of Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud (US) and on-premises infrastructure. The successful candidate will support cloud modernization, systems administration, infrastructure automation, cybersecurity, and enterprise operations while maintaining secure, reliable, and scalable computing environments. In this role you can expect to: - Administer and maintain hybrid infrastructure consisting of AWS GovCloud (US), on-premises servers, virtual machines, storage, networking components, and enterprise services. - Build, configure, deploy, secure, and maintain cloud resources supporting compute, storage, networking, and application hosting requirements. - Troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting cloud infrastructure, virtual machines, servers, endpoints, network appliances, and enterprise services. - Design and implement scalable infrastructure solutions supporting modernization, cloud migration, optimization, and business requirements. - Configure and maintain network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, routing, proxy configurations, and hybrid connectivity between cloud and on-premises environments. - Monitor cloud resource utilization, identify inefficiencies, recommend optimization opportunities, and support cost management initiatives. - Develop automation scripts and administrative tools to improve operational efficiency. - Perform operating system upgrades, security patching, firmware updates, routine maintenance, and lifecycle management of cloud and on-premises systems. - Configure and administer Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), organizational units, security groups, DNS, DHCP, and identity management services. - Monitor infrastructure health, security posture, application availability, and operational performance using approved monitoring and security tools. - Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations utilizing AWS native services and enterprise backup solutions. - Develop and maintain technical documentation, system diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs), knowledge base articles, and change management artifacts. - Support Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation, security control implementation, baseline configuration management, and technical reviews. - Coordinate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, application owners, and external stakeholders to resolve complex technical issues. - Participate in infrastructure planning, system enhancements, cloud modernization initiatives, and technology evaluations supporting the Office of Data Analytics. - Recommend process improvements, technical enhancements, and infrastructure best practices that improve operational efficiency, reliability, and security. - Complete assigned service requests and engineering tasks in accordance with Government performance standards and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs). ## Related Videos - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [JavaScript? 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