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# Senior Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Database, Cloud Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Routing, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Runbook, Software Vulnerability Management, Private Cloud Environment, Data Logging, Enterprise Software Applications, Load Balancing, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Data Management, Cloud Migration, Terraform, Devsecops, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9203053/senior-cloud-engineer

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, cloud operations, infrastructure engineering, or related environments, with a Bachelor's degree required
 * Hands-on experience with AWS services across compute, storage, networking, security, and infrastructure automation
 * Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD pipelines, cloud automation, and technologies such as Terraform and/or CloudFormation
 * Experience with cloud networking concepts including VPCs, routing, security groups, load balancing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
 * Must have an Active Top Secret Security Clearance, * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures
 * Experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD security, automated scanning, and secure cloud deployment environments
 * Scripting and automation experience using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar technologies
 * Experience supporting federal modernization, Intelligence Community, or other national security programs
 * Security or cloud certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, AWS certifications, or similar credentials, Keywords: Senior Cloud Engineer, Cloud Engineer, AWS Cloud Engineer, Senior AWS Engineer, AWS Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Cloud Operations Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Platform Engineer, Cloud Architect, AWS, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Operations, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Migration, Cloud Modernization, Cloud Native, Infrastructure as Code, IaC, Terraform, CloudFormation, DevSecOps, DevOps, CI/CD, Cloud Automation, Infrastructure Automation, VPC, Virtual Private Cloud, Cloud Networking, Routing, Security Groups, Load Balancing, IAM, Identity and Access Management, Encryption, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Monitoring, Logging, Observability, Docker, Kubernetes, Containers, Containerization, Microservices, Distributed Systems, Python, Bash, PowerShell, Federal Modernization, Top Secret Clearance, Active Top Secret, TS Clearance, Federal Government, Government Contracting, National
Security, Huntsville, Huntsville AL, Alabama

## Description

The Senior Cloud Engineer will design, deploy, optimize, and sustain secure cloud infrastructure supporting enterprise applications, data platforms, migration efforts, and DevSecOps operations. This is an opportunity to play a key role in modernizing critical government systems while ensuring scalable, resilient, and secure cloud environments supporting high-impact national missions., * Design, deploy, and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure supporting enterprise applications, data workloads, and legacy system modernization initiatives

 * Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar technologies while supporting automated application and infrastructure deployments
 * Implement cloud security, networking, monitoring, logging, and observability capabilities to maintain secure, reliable, and compliant environments
 * Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure, networking, deployment, and performance issues while partnering with development, DevSecOps, testing, data, and migration teams
 * Create and maintain cloud architecture documentation, configuration standards, runbooks, and operational procedures supporting system sustainment and audit readiness


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