Lead Cloud Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Description
Senior Cloud Engineer Clearance: Top Secret clearance
Location: Washington, DC The Senior Cloud Engineer will serve as a technical expert supporting applications and other unit mission needs. The engineer will lead the design, implementation, and management of hybrid IT environments leveraging AWS cloud services and on premises Windows Server infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Lead engineering, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise applications hosted in AWS and on-premises Windows Server environments
Provide O&M support, including patching, hardening, system upgrades, and routine maintenance
Deliver infrastructure support during core and non-core hours as needed to meet mission requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Cloud Engineers, DBAs, and Security Engineers, to ensure system compliance, reliability, and security
Support application development, deployment, and lifecycle activities in coordination with government and contractor teams Required Skills and Experience: Strong expertise in AWS services (S3, EC2, ECS, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch) and Windows Server administration
Experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, DevSecOps practices, and auto-scaling solutions
Ability to independently develop cloud optimization strategies and maximize AWS capabilities
Experience with full SDLC, Agile/Scrum/Kanban, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
Strong analytical, technical, documentation, communication, and planning skills
Ability to work independently, identify system improvements, and support team growth
Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Top Secret clearance is required. Compensation and Benefits (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.