4449 Cloud Engineer with Security Clearance

OVERVIEW: We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer to support a federal contract. In this role, you will design, implement, and support secure AWS cloud infrastructure solutions with a primary focus on Identity and Access Management (IAM) using Okta. You will collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant cloud environments that support critical CMS initiatives. GENERAL DUTIES: * Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure in support of federal programs. * Configure and maintain AWS security services, IAM policies, roles, and permissions. * Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project stakeholders to develop secure cloud solutions. * Support infrastructure automation and configuration management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools where applicable. * Monitor cloud environments for performance, availability, and security. * Troubleshoot infrastructure, authentication, and access-related issues. * Ensure cloud environments comply with federal security standards and CMS requirements. * Document technical designs, configurations, operational procedures, and system changes. * Participate in system deployments, maintenance activities, and production support. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field and at least 5 years of relevant AWS cloud engineering experience; or High school diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of relevant AWS cloud engineering experience (substituting an additional 4 years of experience for the degree requirement). * Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience designing, implementing, and supporting AWS cloud environments. * Strong understanding of AWS services, networking, security, and cloud best practices. * Experience managing AWS IAM roles, policies, permissions, and security controls. * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a distributed team environment. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * AWS Certifications (such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, or AWS Certified Security - Specialty). * Experience supporting federal government or healthcare-related cloud environments. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or similar). * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices. * Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and identity federation technologies. * Experience integrating Okta with AWS and enterprise application CLEARANCE: * U.S. Citizenship with the ability to gain a clearance required