Improvix Technologies, Inc.
AWS Cloud Engineer (Secret Clearance)
Improvix Technologies, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Title: Cloud Engineer
Location:
Washington, DC (Onsite) Clearance Required:
Active Secret clearance
Overview
We are seeking a
Cloud Automation Engineer
with expertise in
Amazon Web Services (AWS) . The ideal candidate will have strong skills in
DevSecOps practices , with hands-on experience in infrastructure automation, configuration management, and CI/CD pipelines. You will be responsible for designing, building, and securing cloud environments that enable scalable, reliable, and secure business applications.
Key Responsibilities Cloud Architecture & Automation
Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using
Terraform
and
Ansible . Automate provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of cloud resources.
DevSecOps & CI/CD
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in
GitLab
with security and compliance integrated. Implement DevSecOps practices to ensure
secure, automated delivery
of infrastructure and applications. Integrate automated security scanning and compliance checks into pipelines.
Cloud Security & Compliance
Apply
best practices in cloud security , IAM, network design, and data protection. Collaborate with security teams to embed guardrails and ensure regulatory compliance. Perform ongoing vulnerability assessments and remediation in AWS/GCP environments.
Collaboration & Support
Work closely with application teams, SREs, and platform engineers to provide scalable and reliable environments. Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues and implement long-term fixes. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience
Cloud Platforms:
Deep hands-on experience with
AWS
(compute, networking, IAM, storage, monitoring). Automation Tools:
Proficiency in
Terraform
and
Ansible
for infrastructure and configuration automation. CI/CD Pipelines:
Strong experience with
GitLab CI/CD
(runners, pipelines, security integrations). DevSecOps Practices:
Knowledge of container security, secrets management, compliance automation, and vulnerability scanning tools. Programming/Scripting:
Proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages. Monitoring & Logging:
Familiarity with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, or cloud-native equivalents. Security Mindset:
Strong understanding of
IAM, encryption, cloud security controls, and zero-trust principles . Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as
AWS Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Engineer, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or similar . Experience with
Kubernetes
(GKE, EKS) and container orchestration. Knowledge of multi-cloud strategies, networking, and hybrid cloud integration. Exposure to policy-as-code frameworks (e.g., OPA, Sentinel).
Location:
Washington, DC (Onsite) Clearance Required:
Active Secret clearance
Overview
We are seeking a
Cloud Automation Engineer
with expertise in
Amazon Web Services (AWS) . The ideal candidate will have strong skills in
DevSecOps practices , with hands-on experience in infrastructure automation, configuration management, and CI/CD pipelines. You will be responsible for designing, building, and securing cloud environments that enable scalable, reliable, and secure business applications.
Key Responsibilities Cloud Architecture & Automation
Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using
Terraform
and
Ansible . Automate provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of cloud resources.
DevSecOps & CI/CD
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in
GitLab
with security and compliance integrated. Implement DevSecOps practices to ensure
secure, automated delivery
of infrastructure and applications. Integrate automated security scanning and compliance checks into pipelines.
Cloud Security & Compliance
Apply
best practices in cloud security , IAM, network design, and data protection. Collaborate with security teams to embed guardrails and ensure regulatory compliance. Perform ongoing vulnerability assessments and remediation in AWS/GCP environments.
Collaboration & Support
Work closely with application teams, SREs, and platform engineers to provide scalable and reliable environments. Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues and implement long-term fixes. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience
Cloud Platforms:
Deep hands-on experience with
AWS
(compute, networking, IAM, storage, monitoring). Automation Tools:
Proficiency in
Terraform
and
Ansible
for infrastructure and configuration automation. CI/CD Pipelines:
Strong experience with
GitLab CI/CD
(runners, pipelines, security integrations). DevSecOps Practices:
Knowledge of container security, secrets management, compliance automation, and vulnerability scanning tools. Programming/Scripting:
Proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages. Monitoring & Logging:
Familiarity with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, or cloud-native equivalents. Security Mindset:
Strong understanding of
IAM, encryption, cloud security controls, and zero-trust principles . Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as
AWS Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Engineer, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or similar . Experience with
Kubernetes
(GKE, EKS) and container orchestration. Knowledge of multi-cloud strategies, networking, and hybrid cloud integration. Exposure to policy-as-code frameworks (e.g., OPA, Sentinel).