Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Cleared2Hire is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support government mission environments in Columbia, Maryland.

In this hands-on role, you’ll help design, deploy, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure while supporting Zero Trust architecture implementation and NIST-aligned security practices., We’re looking for an engineer who is comfortable working across AWS or Azure environments, troubleshooting complex infrastructure challenges, and supporting both development and production systems., * Design, deploy, and configure cloud infrastructure in AWS and/or Azure.

• Conduct analysis of alternatives and proof-of-concept evaluations.
• Implement Zero Trust architecture aligned with NIST security frameworks.
• Automate application and database service deployments.
• Monitor cloud security technologies and infrastructure performance.
• Integrate security monitoring tools into cloud and hybrid environments.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and secure infrastructure supporting mission-critical systems.

• 5-8 years of relevant infrastructure, cloud, or systems engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and NIST security frameworks.
• Experience implementing and monitoring cloud security technologies.
• Hands-on experience configuring, deploying, and automating applications and database services in cloud environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph., * Experience with Splunk or other SIEM platforms.
• Familiarity with VectraAI.
• Experience with Nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark, or tcpdump.
• Knowledge of security certificates, keys, and log management.
• Experience with vulnerability assessments, cyber defense operations, or incident response.

Interested in supporting government mission environments through secure cloud infrastructure engineering? xrbllit