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# Cloud Engineer I-3

- **Company:** Cornerstone Defense
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, Ansible, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Cloudformation, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Functional Programming, Terraform
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9314842/cloud-engineer-i-3

## About the Role

* Experience: 4-7+ years of proven experience in cloud engineering, including large-scale AWS deployments across multiple classification domains.
 * Technical Skills:
 * Expertise in AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, EBS) and hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
 * Proficient in creating, managing, and securing server OS images (Linux and Windows Server) in cloud environments.
 * Strong scripting and programming skills in Python and Bash.
 * Advanced knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
 * In-depth understanding of cloud security principles and hands-on security implementation experience.

 * Certifications: Active CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent 8140/8570) with at least one year before expiration; AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or AWS SysOps Administrator.
 * Other Requirements: Experience working in operational environments managing ticket queues and leveraging knowledge bases for problem resolution; excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

## Description

* Cloud Architecture & Design - Lead the design and deployment of secure, scalable, and reliable cloud architectures aligned with industry best practices and security requirements.
 * Emerging Technology Integration - Evaluate and adopt new cloud technologies, platforms, and methodologies to enhance performance and capabilities.
 * Cloud Governance & Compliance - Develop and enforce governance strategies ensuring adherence to applicable standards, regulations, and security frameworks.
 * Automation & Optimization - Oversee automation of deployment, monitoring, and management workflows using Infrastructure-as-Code tools to streamline operations.
 * Security Implementation - Apply advanced security controls to protect cloud environments across multiple classification domains (e.g., IL5-IL6+).
 * Technical Leadership - Serve as a subject matter expert on cloud engineering, mentoring peers and contributing to the organization's technical community.