Cloud Engineer

SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission-focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial-grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.Position OverviewSteerBridge is seeking a Cloud Engineer to build and operate the AWS GovCloud infrastructure behind a mission-critical Defense Aviation platform used by federal customers. This role focuses on the day-to-day engineering of secure, automated cloud environments that host fleet readiness, maintenance, and logistics workloads.The engineer will work directly with solutions architects, security engineers, data teams, and platform owners to provision infrastructure as code, automate hardened image pipelines, and keep production environments reliable, compliant, and observable.This is a hands-on role. The ideal candidate is comfortable across Linux and Windows environments, writes infrastructure as code, automates repetitive operational work, and methodically troubleshoots networking, identity, and compute issues in a regulated cloud.SteerBridge operates in AWS GovCloud and applies hardened, STIG-aligned baselines and automated CI/CD pipelines to deliver infrastructure that meets DoD security expectations. Cloud engineers keep these systems running and continuously improve their automation, resilience, and cost efficiency.This is a hybrid position based in Vienna, VA.BenefitsHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife Insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with matchingPaid Time OffPaid Federal HolidaysKey ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure Engineering and AutomationProvision and manage AWS GovCloud infrastructure using infrastructure as code such as Terraform or CloudFormationBuild and maintain automated, STIG-hardened container pipelines using ECR and ECSAutomate provisioning, patching, and configuration management across Linux and Windows fleetsDevelop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deploymentManage core services including EC2, VPC networking, S3, IAM, and supporting WorkSpaces environmentsOperations and ReliabilityMonitor production environments and respond to operational issues using CloudWatch and related toolingTroubleshoot networking, DNS, identity, and compute issues across hybrid, Active Directory-integrated environmentsImplement and tune logging, metrics, and alarms to maintain visibility while reducing alert noiseParticipate in on-call rotation and incident response for production workloadsDrive continuous improvement in reliability, performance, and cost efficiencySecurity and ComplianceApply hardened baselines and least-privilege IAM policies across cloud resourcesRemediate findings and reduce access-control noise in coordination with the security teamSupport audit, compliance, and authorization activities with accurate documentation and evidenceCollaborationWork closely with architects and security engineers to implement designs securely and reliablyDocument infrastructure, runbooks, and automation for the broader teamParticipate in design reviews, backlog refinement, and sprint planningRequired QualificationsU.S. Citizenship required3+ years of hands-on cloud engineering experience, preferably with AWSStrong experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform and/or CloudFormation)Proficiency administering Linux and Windows systems in cloud environmentsSolid understanding of cloud networking including VPC, subnets, routing, DNS, and security groupsExperience with IAM, least-privilege access, and cloud security fundamentalsScripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShellExperience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelinesStrong troubleshooting skills and a methodical, root-cause approachPreferred QualificationsExperience in AWS GovCloud or other regulated or federal cloud environmentsFamiliarity with STIG hardening, DISA baselines, or DoD compliance frameworksExperience with EC2 Image Builder or other automated golden-image pipelinesExperience with Amazon WorkSpaces and Active Directory-integrated environmentsAWS certifications such as Solutions Architect Associate or SysOps AdministratorExperience supporting aviation, defense, or logistics systems$134,000 - $164,000 a yearSalary is commensurate with years of experience.SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you would like information about how your application is processed, please contact us.