AWS Cloud Administrator with Security Clearance

AWS Cloud Administrator Location: Chantilly, VA Work Type: Onsite Remote Work: No Job Description Gridiron IT is seeking an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Engineer to act as a member of an application development team working with Amazon Services to develop business applications in support of a government customer. The cloud engineer will collaborate with developers, system administrators, Scrum masters, testers, and customers to define requirements, implement cloud-based solutions, and refine cloud systems. This position will also require providing support and troubleshooting issues with existing production cloud environments. Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage complex AWS cloud environments Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and security Develop and maintain automation scripts using tools like CloudFormation Implement and manage disaster recovery and business continuity solutions Collaborate with development teams to support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Monitor and troubleshoot cloud services and applications Implement and maintain security controls and compliance measures Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members Stay current with AWS services and best practices, recommending new technologies and approaches Qualifications An active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph is required to begin employment. CompTIA Security Certification (IAT level 2 or higher) AWS Professional level certification (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer) Strong knowledge of AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, Lambda, and Bedrock Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., CloudFormation) Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell Solid understanding of networking concepts and security best practices Experience with monitoring and logging tools like CloudWatch, 5 years of experience in cloud administration, with at least 3 years focused on AWS Bachelors Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar Ability to manage multiple priority tasks Self-motivated task identification Desired: Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline) Familiarity with Agile methodologies Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. TS/SCI & CI POLYGRAPH REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $100,000 - $165,000/YR (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridirons benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.bfb3568a-762b-4989-884b-a9682aa104ca