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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior AWS Cloud Engineer - **Company:** STEAMPUNK INC. - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Github, Groovy, Identity and Access Management, IPv6, Python (Programming Language), Network Segmentation, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Ruby, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Scripting, Network Access Control, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Software Troubleshooting, AWS Lambda, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Gitlab, Git, Cloudformation, Containerization, Deployment Automation, Bitbucket, Route53, CIS Benchmarks, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Docker - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9117462/senior-aws-cloud-engineer ## About the Role * Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Public Trust Security Clearance * Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of total professional experience * 8 years of relevant experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, DevSecOps, or related technical disciplines * 5 years of hands-on experience developing, implementing, or supporting AWS * Experience working in Agile development and engineering environments * 5 years of experience implementing proof of concept (POC) or minimum viable product (MVP) solutions and participating in sprint demonstrations * Experience across core AWS services, including networking, compute, storage, identity and access management (IAM), security, and monitoring * Advanced understanding of cloud operations and maintenance (O&M) practices in enterprise or regulated environments * Experience implementing infrastructure as code, automation, and orchestration using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and/or Terragrunt * Experience integrating deployments with industry-standard DevSecOps tooling and CI/CD orchestration pipelines, including AWS CodeCommit and AWS CodePipeline * Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, PowerShell, Groovy, or Ruby * Analytical mindset with strong continuous improvement and operational optimization capabilities * Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities across infrastructure, application, and operational domains * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders * Professional maturity and ability to effectively manage operational incidents, escalations, ambiguity, and shifting priorities in fast-paced environments * Hands-on experience with AWS technologies and related tools, including: + AWS Control Tower and multi-account management + Service Control Policies (SCPs) and Resource Control Policies (RCPs) + AWS Landing Zones + AWS Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, Amazon Route 53, and hybrid DNS + AWS Lambda + Terraform and Terragrunt + GitHub + AWS CloudFormation + AWS Commercial and AWS GovCloud environments + AWS Identity Center + Python scripting + Amazon S3 + Networking, including IPv6 + AWS CodeCommit + AWS CodePipeline + AWS Security Hub + Amazon CloudWatch for monitoring and logging * Experience operating within environments requiring NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and FISMA standards * Must possess one of the following certifications: + AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional OR + AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate or current equivalent AWS CloudOps certification Preferred: * Experience assisting in architecting, designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and resilient AWS solutions * Familiarity with cloud-native security tooling such as AWS Security Hub * Experience supporting production environments with high availability and mission-critical workloads * Familiarity with secure software delivery pipelines and modern DevSecOps best practices * Experience implementing and supporting containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes * Understanding of cloud security concepts, including zero trust architecture, network segmentation, encryption, vulnerability management, and secure configuration management * Experience with Git-based source control management platforms such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification ## Description The Senior Cloud Engineer will have hands-on ownership of AWS services and pipelines within landing zones, with day-to-day responsibility for building, operating, troubleshooting, and continuously improving the environment. Contributions * Identify opportunities for operational automation, process improvement, and reduction of manual support overhead * Advise customers and stakeholders on AWS-native and AI-enabled services to improve scalability, security, operational efficiency, and performance * Contribute to technical standards, governance processes, operational procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives * Provide technical guidance to Cloud Engineers and junior team members while reinforcing engineering and security best practices * Present technical status updates, conduct knowledge transfers, and support cross-training initiatives within the team * Engineer and deploy modular cloud infrastructure and platform services using infrastructure as code, including Terraform and AWS CloudFormation, and automation frameworks * Support enterprise cloud operations, including monitoring with Amazon CloudWatch, patching, backup and recovery, incident response, vulnerability remediation, and performance optimization * Automate provisioning, deployment, configuration management, and release processes using AWS CodeCommit, AWS CodePipeline, AWS Lambda, and industry-standard DevSecOps and CI/CD tooling * Implement and maintain cloud security controls aligned with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, CIS Benchmarks, zero trust principles, and enterprise security policies, leveraging AWS Security Hub * Operate and support multi-account structures, Service Control Policies (SCPs), Resource Control Policies (RCPs), and AWS Landing Zone guardrails established by leadership * Support hybrid connectivity operations, including AWS Direct Connect and Transit Gateway * Support DNS operations, including Amazon Route 53 and hybrid DNS management * Administer VPC-level networking controls, including Network Access Control Lists (NACLs) and Security Groups * Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex cloud infrastructure, operational, deployment, and security issues while performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions * Collaborate with DevSecOps engineers, networking teams, and cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and operational requirements ## Related Videos - [IoT: The road to sustainability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/557-iot-the-road-to-sustainability) - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [Coroutine explained yet again 60 years later](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/690-coroutine-explained-yet-again-60-years-later) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023)