Why This Role Stands Out
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to leverage your AWS expertise on mission-critical national security initiatives, fostering significant career growth in cloud modernization. You'll thrive here if you are a seasoned developer with a Top Secret clearance eager to build scalable, secure cloud solutions within a collaborative team environment. Apply now to make a direct impact on enterprise cloud transformation.
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Job Description
Cloud Developer (SME) – TS Cleared
Location: Huntsville, AL (Redstone Arsenal – Onsite M–F, Core Hours)
Clearance: Active Top Secret Required
Employment Type: W2 Consultant (Kforce)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more Apply Now! or
Contact Recruiter: Brenton Anderson
Email:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myitrecruiterbrenton/ Senior Cloud Developer – TS Cleared Overview
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Developer to support a mission-critical federal program focused on cloud modernization, application deployment, and national security initiatives.
This is a high-impact, hands-on role centered on building and maintaining scalable AWS-based solutions using modern infrastructure automation and containerized deployment practices. Your work will directly support secure system delivery, operational readiness, and enterprise cloud transformation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy cloud-native applications and infrastructure within a secure, Agile-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications and infrastructure within AWS environments
Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using CloudFormation and Terraform
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab for automated build, test, and deployment processes
Implement serverless and event-driven architectures using AWS Lambda
Support application deployment, containerization, and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to ensure scalable and reliable cloud deployments
Support model and application deployment within cloud-based environments
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across cloud infrastructure, applications, and pipelines
Optimize system performance, scalability, and availability in distributed systems
Contribute to secure cloud practices, monitoring, and system reliability Required Qualifications Active Top Secret clearance
Strong experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and services
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
Experience deploying and managing applications using Docker containers
Experience with Kubernetes for orchestration and deployment
Experience with AWS Lambda and serverless architectures
Experience with cloud-based application or model deployment
Strong understanding of modern cloud development and DevOps practices
Experience working in Agile / DevSecOps environments
Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting large-scale or distributed cloud environments
Experience supporting systems in secure or regulated environments (DoD or federal programs)
Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning experience in cloud environments Work Environment Fully onsite at Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville, AL)
Monday–Friday within standard core business hours
Secure facility requiring strict adherence to security protocols
Fast-paced, mission-focused cloud development environment
Direct collaboration with DevOps, software, and infrastructure teams Why Join Kforce?
As a W2 consultant with Kforce, you’ll have access to a strong benefits package and ongoing support: Aetna Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with options to invest
Competitive weekly pay
Paid time off (where applicable)
Dedicated recruiter and care team support
Opportunities to work on high-visibility, mission-driven programs Impact
This role provides the opportunity to design and deploy cloud-native, containerized solutions that directly support national security operations and enable scalable, secure system delivery in a high-security environment.
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off.
Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
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