CLOUD ENGINEER

Job Summary:

The Cloud Engineer manages and optimizes cloud-based infrastructure across AWS environments, automates deployments, and ensures system security and performance. This role requires hands-on experience with scripting, containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation. Responsibilities include supporting CI/CD pipelines, troubleshooting system issues, and maintaining detailed operational documentation in a secure, high-availability environment.

Position Description

Overview:

We are seeking a versatile and experienced Cloud Engineer to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. This position focuses on AWS environments and includes responsibilities across development, test, and production systems. The ideal candidate is skilled in systems engineering, infrastructure as code, and container orchestration, and is passionate about delivering reliable and secure solutions in
collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, deploy, and maintain scalable AWS infrastructure
Automate infrastructure using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation
Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitOps practices
Administer Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) and Windows systems
Support containerized environments using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
Monitor systems with AWS CloudWatch and observability tools
Ensure security compliance across systems and meet DoD 8570/8140 standards
Integrate with enterprise authentication systems like Active Directory
Troubleshoot and resolve system and application issues
Maintain detailed documentation for systems, procedures, and compliance

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of relevant IT or cloud engineering experience
Strong expertise with AWS services (EC2, RDS, IAM, Lambda, etc.)
Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph eligibility
DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+)

Preferred Qualifications:

AWS certifications (Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect)
Experience with Red Hat OpenShift
Familiarity with PostgreSQL, Redis, Elastic Stack

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Benefits

401k w/ Matching
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Flexible Schedule
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Health insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Referral
Performance Bonus
Professional Development Reimbursement
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 “At Meridian Systematics, LLC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success”.

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