Cloud Systems Engineer
Vacancy DetailView vacancy listCloud Systems EngineerRole: Cloud Systems EngineerLocation: Fairfax, VA or Denver, COBase Salary: $130,000 - $210,000 Base + 50% employer packageClearance: Top Secret or higherBenefits25% of base salary contributed to 401(k)25% of base salary provided through an Individual Benefits Account (IBA)Up to 8 weeks PTOMedical, dental and visionLife insurance100% tuition reimbursementFlexible working hoursWe are looking for a Cloud Systems Engineer to join a highly regarded defense technology organization in either Fairfax, VA or Denver, CO.This is a hands-on role focused on building and maintaining cloud-native AWS environments, working across Linux infrastructure, automation, scripting and containerization.The RoleBuild and maintain cloud-native environments within AWSBuild and configure AWS services including EC2, VPC and related infrastructureManage and troubleshoot Linux environmentsDevelop scripts and automate repetitive infrastructure tasksSupport automated OS and cloud infrastructure deploymentsWork with Kubernetes and DockerSupport system security, hardening, monitoring and performance tuningTroubleshoot networking and wider infrastructure issuesThe wider environment includes Linux, cloud virtualization, automated infrastructure deployment, networking, scripting and container technologies.What We're Looking ForStrong hands-on AWS experienceExperience building AWS infrastructure, rather than simply supporting an existing environmentStrong Linux knowledgeScripting experience in Bash, Python or similarKubernetes experience highly preferredDocker/containerization experienceMid-to-senior level engineering experienceThis position is fully onsite and requires an active Top Secret clearance or higher.Keywords: Cloud Systems Engineer, Cloud Engineer, AWS Engineer, AWS Cloud Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Linux Systems Engineer, Linux Engineer, DevOps Engineer, AWS, Amazon Web Services, EC2, VPC, Linux, Red Hat, RHEL, CentOS, Kubernetes, K8s, Docker, Bash, Python, Perl, Ruby, Automation, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Native, Infrastructure Automation, Git, DNS, LDAP, Active Directory, NFS, Networking, Top Secret, TS Clearance, TS/SCI, Security Clearance, Cleared Engineer, Cleared Cloud Engineer, Fairfax VA, Northern Virginia, NoVA, Denver CO, ColoradoLocation: Fairfax, Virginia | Salary: $130000 - $210000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 18/09/2026Apply for this VacancyView vacancy list