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Senior Cloud Engineer with Security Clearance

Gridiron IT SolutionsArlington, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career as a Senior Cloud Engineer, leveraging your AWS and IaC expertise to build and secure critical cloud infrastructure within a reputable organization offering a competitive hourly rate of $70-$80 and a flexible hybrid work model. This role is perfect for a proactive engineer who thrives on automation, enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams, and is eager to contribute to impactful government programs. Take this opportunity to grow your skills and make a significant impact!

Quick Overview

Salary
$70 - $80/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Arlington, VA, United States
Posted
6 weeks ago
MicroservicesAWSLoad BalancingAnsibleBashDNSJenkinsPowerShellPythonTerraform

Job Description

Gridiron IT is looking to hire a Senior Cloud Engineer to support a government program in Arlington, VA. Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of the cloud infrastructure for an AWS-based data and API platform. Assist in deploying and managing cloud resources. Responsibilities

  • Assist in deploying and managing cloud infrastructure using AWS services
  • Support the automation of infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment using tools such as Terraform and Ansible. • Monitor, cloud systems to ensure performance, availability, and reliability. • Help implement security measures and compliance controls.
  • Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate and optimize cloud solutions.
  • Document procedures, configurations, and best practices for cloud deployments Skills
  • Experience in cloud engineering, preferably AWS. • Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform and Ansible. • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins and GitLab
  • Understanding of networking concepts like VPN, VPCs, DNS, and load balancing • Basic scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell AFS Skills:
Cloud, AWS, Data Platforms, Microservices Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $70-80 hourly (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions 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, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies.

Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

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