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Jr Cloud Engineer/AWS Administrator with Security Clearance

RazorHanover, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 11 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in cutting-edge AWS and containerization technologies while supporting vital U.S. Government missions, making it ideal for a proactive engineer with a TS/SCI clearance eager to build a impactful career. You'll thrive in this collaborative environment, contributing to the development and sustainment of cloud-native solutions and leveraging your expertise in automation and Linux. Don't miss out on this chance to advance your career in a secure and dynamic setting!

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Razor is looking for a Jr Cloud Engineer/AWS Administrator to support the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of cloud-native services within mission-critical U.S. Government environments. This role focuses on hybrid cloud technologies, containerization, automation, monitoring, and application support across Linux-based cloud environments. Education & Certification Requirements: Relevant technical education or equivalent professional experience. Kubernetes certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) are preferred.

Clearance Requirements: Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance required for classified assignments. A full-scope polygraph may be required depending on the specific assignment and access requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, integrate, and test cloud-native features and capabilities
  • Support hybrid cloud environments using containerization, orchestration, and serverless technologies
  • Develop and support web-based interfaces and REST or gRPC APIs
  • Work with Kafka, NATS, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging technologies
  • Support automation using Ansible, Bash, Go, and related tools
  • Support monitoring and logging technologies including Prometheus, Grafana, Elasticsearch, and Kibana
  • Manage cloud package repositories including Yum and Helm
  • Work across Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, and private cloud environments
  • Utilize Git and Agile tools such as Jira within Scrum or Kanban teams
  • Troubleshoot and resolve cloud application and infrastructure issues Qualifications:
  • 4 years of recent programming experience with Java, Python, C, Go, or equivalent platform integration/automation experience
  • Experience developing applications in Linux environments
  • 3 years of experience with Docker or similar containerization technologies
  • 2 years of experience deploying applications with Kubernetes or similar orchestration technologies
  • Experience supporting cloud-native or hybrid cloud environments
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Desired Skills:

  • AWS cloud administration experience
  • CKAD or CKA certification
  • Open-source software experience
  • Experience with CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code
  • Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community environments Employer Information: Razor is an EEO Employer. Razor is an

Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Benefits Overview: Razor offers a comprehensive benefits package which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, 401(k), professional development opportunities, and other competitive benefits designed to support the health and well-being of our employees.

Skills

Docker
AWS
Scrum
Agile
Ansible
Azure
Bash
Git
Grafana
Helm
Java
Jira
Kafka
Kanban
Kibana
Kubernetes
Prometheus
Python
REST
RabbitMQ
gRPC

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