AWS Cloud Engineer

• Provide Tier 2 administration, troubleshooting, and general support for Windows Server 2022 environments, Windows 10/11 client systems, and RHEL 8/9/Linux distributions within cloud environments.
• Architect, deploy, and maintain robust cloud environments, primarily within AWS utilizing Kion for cloud governance.
• Develop, implement and maintain automation scripts and configurations using SaltStack to streamline infrastructure provisioning, configuration management and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with development teams to support integration and operational stability of CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth deployment and reliable software deployments.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security, responding to incidents and performing root cause analysis

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented AWS Cloud Engineer to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD., * Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management or related professional engineering discipline from an accredited college or university is required. An additional 5 years of System Engineer experience may be substituted for a degree

• 20 years of experience as a Systems Administrator or Cloud Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope and complexity
• Must hold an IAT II certification (eg, Security+ or equivalent). If you don’t have this, you’ll be required to obtain it within 60 days of your program start date.
• Proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)8/9 and Windows Server 2022/2025 environments.
• Proven experience as a System Administrator or Cloud Engineer with practical knowledge of cloud environments
• Demonstrated understanding of the IAVM process and experience working directly with ISSOs/Security to coordinate infrastructure security findings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in enterprise or government environments

• Familiarity with cloud security compliance frameworks (eg, NIST SP 800-53, ICD 503).
• Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for infrastructure deployment, management, and troubleshooting
• Experience building automated patching and infrastructure deployment workflows using SaltStack.
• Familiarity or foundational understanding of ecosystem applications and tools such as Apache NiFi, Jira, Confluence, SafeNet HSMs, Certificate Authority (CA) management, and GitLab (deep engineering mastery is not required).
• Willingness to learn about environment-specific platforms; on-site training will be provided for specific specialized tools and internal methodologies (eg, Kion, SaltStack, and program workflows).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively in an agile, fast-paced team environment.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

The candidate must be able to move, carry and deliver workstations from inside the office to customer’s desk. The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Must communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations. Location Annapolis Junction, MD, United States of America