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AWS Cloud Engineer

Maximus

Location
Onsite (Arlington, VA)
Compensation
$116k - $165k/yr
Employment
Full-time
Level
Senior Level
Posted Today

About the role

Maximus is seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer to design and maintain secure cloud infrastructure for mission-critical Department of Defense operations. The role focuses on automation, DevSecOps, and system reliability within classified and unclassified environments.

Skills

AWS Cloud Engineering Cloud Architecture Infrastructure as Code CloudFormation Terraform Ansible CI/CD Python PowerShell Bash DevSecOps Cloud Security Configuration Management Incident Response AWS Monitoring Agile

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays

Perks

  • Short-Term Incentives
  • Long-Term Incentives
  • Program-Specific Awards

Full job details

Description & Requirements

  1. Maximus is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer to support the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) program in Rosslyn, VA. The AWS Cloud Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing secure cloud infrastructure supporting mission-critical Department of Defense operations. This role will focus on cloud architecture, infrastructure as code, automation, DevSecOps integration, and system reliability across classified and unclassified environments. The ideal candidate possesses strong AWS engineering expertise, hands-on experience with cloud automation tools, and a proven ability to support highly available, scalable, and secure enterprise cloud solutions.

This role is on-site, five days a week and requires an active TS/SCI security clearance. 
Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS022, T4, Band 7
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud environments utilizing AWS-native services and infrastructure-as-code methodologies.
- Build and manage cloud infrastructure using technologies such as CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, EC2, ELB, RDS, Lambda, and S3.
- Configure and administer AWS services including EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, KMS, and AWS Config.
- Support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines through automation, orchestration, release management, and deployment activities.
- Develop automation solutions using Python, PowerShell, Bash, and related scripting technologies to streamline operational processes.
- Monitor system performance, reliability, availability, and security through proactive alerting, incident response, and service improvement initiatives.
- Support integration, testing, validation, and deployment of new cloud capabilities across development, testing, and production environments.
- Implement and maintain security configuration management, patching, vulnerability remediation, logging, and compliance controls.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, build guides, runbooks, operational procedures, and support documentation.
- Collaborate with developers, engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and program stakeholders to deliver scalable and secure cloud solutions.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and support Jira-based project tracking and sprint execution activities.

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph.
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, GICSP, SSCP, CND, or equivalent).
- Strong experience engineering and administering AWS cloud environments and cloud-native technologies.
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience with AWS cloud technologies and infrastructure-as-code concepts.
- Experience implementing and supporting AWS architectures utilizing services such as EC2, ELB, RDS, Lambda, S3, CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible.
- Experience with deployment automation, orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management tools including GitLab and Bitbucket.
- Experience developing cloud solutions using object-oriented programming languages such as Python, Java, Ruby, or PHP.
- Strong understanding of cloud security, monitoring, vulnerability management, and operational support practices.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline; additional relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting enterprise information technology environments.
- Demonstrated experience designing, deploying, and supporting cloud-based infrastructure in enterprise environments.
- Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or federal government programs is preferred.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or equivalent AWS certification.
- Experience supporting Amazon C2S, GovCloud, or other secure government cloud environments.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps, continuous deployment, and modern cloud engineering best practices.


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Minimum Requirements
TCS022, T4, Band 7
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EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$
116,500.00
Maximum Salary
$
165,000.00

General information

Job Posting Title
AWS Cloud Engineer
Date
Thursday, July 9, 2026
City
Arlington
State
VA
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time