Cloud Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph Required with Security Clearance

Full Time

• Virginia About the Team
• At Core Interface, we believe great software is built by small teams of thoughtful engineers working on meaningful problems.
• Our work supports mission-critical federal programs in secure, accredited government cloud environments where reliability, auditability, and security posture are non-negotiable.
• We're growing our cloud engineering team and are looking for engineers across multiple experience levels who can own the infrastructure layer, drive cloud-native adoption, and hold a high bar for security and operational rigor.

What You'll Do in This Role

• Design and implement cloud-native architectures for data ingestion, processing, storage, and delivery
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code configurations for consistent, auditable deployments
• Define and enforce cloud security best practices including IAM, encryption, VPC configuration, and least-privilege access
• Collaborate with data and backend engineering teams to integrate cloud services end-to-end
• Monitor system health, optimize cost and performance, and support incident response
• Maintain clear documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and operational runbooks Required Qualifications
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud, Microsoft Azure Government, or an equivalent accredited government cloud environment
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
• Container orchestration experience with Kubernetes and/or Docker
• Strong understanding of cloud security fundamentals including IAM, VPC, encryption, and secrets management
• Software development fundamentals in Python and/or Java; RESTful API experience
• Clear communication skills in collaborative engineering environments Additional Strengths That Stand Out
• Relevant cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Data Engineer, or Microsoft Azure equivalent)
• Experience with cloud-native data services such as Glue, S3, Kinesis, Synapse, or Data Factory
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices in a classified environment
• Experience with ATO processes and STIG requirements for cloud deployments Core Interface Benefits
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision (employee + family)
• 401(k) with 6% company contribution
• 4 weeks PTO plus 11 federal holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Government shutdown protection
• Tuition assistance and technical training
• Internet, phone, and fitness reimbursements
• Referral bonuses and spot awards
• Quarterly team events Commitment to Inclusion
• Core Interface is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to building a workplace where everyone can contribute and grow.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status under applicable law.