AWS Cloud Engineer with Security Clearance

Centurion is looking for a AWS Cloud Engineer with a Top-Secret clearance for a onsite role in San Antonio, TX. We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer to design, implement, automate, and support secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure within Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing AWS environments, building Infrastructure as Code (IaC), supporting automated deployments, troubleshooting cloud infrastructure, and partnering with development, security, and operations teams. This individual should be comfortable taking ownership of cloud solutions from design through deployment and ongoing operational support.

Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, configure, and maintain cloud infrastructure within AWS. Build and support AWS environments using services such as EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, EBS, RDS, Lambda, and CloudWatch. Design and maintain AWS networking, including VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, and related network controls. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation. Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, deployment, and operational processes.

Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, or similar technologies. Manage infrastructure code using Git-based source control, including branching, merging, code reviews, and version management. Support Linux-based cloud environments and troubleshoot operating system, networking, application, and infrastructure issues. Implement cloud monitoring, alerting, logging, and performance optimization. Apply AWS security best practices related to identity and access management, networking, data protection, and cloud workloads.

Support containerized workloads using Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, and/or EKS. Partner with DevOps, application development, cybersecurity, architecture, and operations teams to deliver reliable cloud solutions. Identify opportunities to improve scalability, reliability, security, availability, and automation. Support disaster recovery, high availability, and business continuity objectives. Maintain technical documentation covering cloud architecture, configurations, processes, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications 10+ years of experience with a Masters
Hands-on experience with core AWS services such as EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, and CloudFormation. Experience developing and deploying infrastructure using Terraform or similar IaC technologies. Experience with Linux administration and troubleshooting. Understanding of cloud networking, including subnets, routing, security groups, DNS, and connectivity. Experience with Git and source-control workflows. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated infrastructure/application deployments.

Scripting or automation experience using Python, Bash, or similar languages. Understanding of AWS cloud security principles and best practices. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

• Open to US Citizens that hold an active TS Clearance. This role is in San Antonio, TX.*