Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Columbia, MD

Workplace Type: On-site

Salary: $150,000–$175,000 annually

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required

About the Opportunity

Cleared2Hire is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support government mission environments in Columbia, Maryland.

In this hands-on role, you'll help design, deploy, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure while supporting Zero Trust architecture implementation and NIST-aligned security practices.

We're looking for an engineer who is comfortable working across AWS or Azure environments, troubleshooting complex infrastructure challenges, and supporting both development and production systems.

Key Responsibilities

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• Design, deploy, and configure cloud infrastructure in AWS and/or Azure.
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• Conduct analysis of alternatives and proof-of-concept evaluations.
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• Implement Zero Trust architecture aligned with NIST security frameworks.
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• Automate application and database service deployments.
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• Monitor cloud security technologies and infrastructure performance.
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• Integrate security monitoring tools into cloud and hybrid environments.
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• Troubleshoot, maintain, and secure infrastructure supporting mission-critical systems.
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Required Qualifications

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• 5–8 years of relevant infrastructure, cloud, or systems engineering experience.
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• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
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• Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud environments.
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• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and NIST security frameworks.
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• Experience implementing and monitoring cloud security technologies.
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• Hands-on experience configuring, deploying, and automating applications and database services in cloud environments.
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• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience with Splunk or other SIEM platforms.
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• Familiarity with VectraAI.
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• Experience with Nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark, or tcpdump.
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• Knowledge of security certificates, keys, and log management.
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• Experience with vulnerability assessments, cyber defense operations, or incident response.
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Interested in supporting government mission environments through secure cloud infrastructure engineering?

Apply through Cleared2Hire to explore this opportunity.

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