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Cloud Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Applied Network SolutionsSpringfield, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 26 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Leverage your expertise in cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, and OpenStack to design, implement, and secure critical solutions, with a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $185,000 and a hybrid work model offering flexibility. This role is ideal for a seasoned Cloud Systems Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph who thrives on tackling complex challenges and is eager to contribute to a team dedicated to technical excellence. Apply today to join a company with a strong reputation for innovation and a commitment to solving the nation's toughest challenges.

Quick Overview

Salary
$100k - $185k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Who we are: At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 20 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations. What we do: Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations. Why ANS: At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Position Details: As a Cloud System Engineer on our team, you will: Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Cloud Infrastructure Services hosted in multiple cloud environments. Provide Tier I/II and Tier 3 (Escalation to Architecture Team) resolution of customer capacity requests. Requirements
Strong knowledge of cloud solutions like AWS, OpenStack and Microsoft Azure products
Experience building cloud applications for performance, resiliency, availability and scale
Experience with container management systems (k8s, EKS) in production. Experience with Github
Must possess one active mid-level or advanced cloud certification (i.e., AWS, Azure, OpenStack)
Must have 12 years of related work experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related technical field
Development experience with both Linux and Windows workloads using cloud technologies with automation including Amazon Cloudformation, OpsWorks, Ansible, Chef, and Docker
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Benefits: ANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include: Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage
Pet Discount Program
PTO (Paid Time Off)
Maternity/ Paternity Leave
Supplemental Military Leave Pay
11 Paid Holidays
401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution
Generous Professional Development Program
100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
100% Employer paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Whole Life Insurance
Lucrative Referral Bonus Program
Annual Allowance for ANS Swag
Potential for Paid Overtime
Flexible Work Schedules
Applied Network Solutions, Inc. 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 or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Salary Description
$100,000 - $185,000

Skills

Docker
OpenStack
AWS
Ansible
Azure
Chef
CloudFormation
SAFe

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