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# Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** River Hawk Consulting LLC
- **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $215,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Software Debugging, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Software Maintenance, SQL Databases, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8562762/cloud-engineer

## About the Role

* Education: Education in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
 * Proficiency in designing and managing cloud environments.
 * Knowledge in leveraging available C2S services to allow for efficient data ETL.
 * Experience in navigating unique constraints of cloud development through C2S.

Soft Skills:

 * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
 * Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
 * Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

 * Experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
 * Experience with DevOps practices and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform.
 * Experience in AWS cloud environment.
 * Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java.
 * Knowledge in databases (SQL or NoSQL) and RESTful APIs.
 * AWS associate level certification.

## Description

We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to join our growing Bethesda, MD team. At River Hawk, you'll have the chance to address diverse business challenges, provide solutions to our clients. You will play a key role in developing, testing and maintaining software applications. You will work closely with senior developers, product managers, stakeholders, and other members to enhance and optimize our existing systems. This is a great opportunity to grow and establish your skillset while making impactful contributions., * Develop, test, maintain cloud environment.

 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.
 * Debug and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal performance.
 * Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
 * Assist in technical documentation and version control.
 * Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.