Cloud Platform Engineer (AWS)

TL;DR

Cloud Platform Engineer (AWS): Operating, developing, and improving network and server infrastructure in AWS GovCloud and Azure with an accent on automation, security, and scalability. Focus on building secure cloud environments, managing containerized applications, and ensuring system reliability across multiple networks.

Location: Must be based in Sterling, VA (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global provides advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, and systems integration services for intelligence, defense, and commercial markets.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain automation using Ansible, Terraform, and GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage AWS resources including VPCs, EC2, ECS, EKS, and S3.
• Maintain applications in AWS GovCloud and commercial environments across Dev and Production.
• Lead technical projects to plan, execute, and deliver new infrastructure features.
• Manage Linux and Windows server environments with a focus on logging and monitoring.
• Provide expertise in security monitoring, compliance, and auditing tools.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• 6+ years of experience in IT, Operations, Security, or DevOps.
• 4+ years of experience with Linux System Administration.
• 1+ years of experience with networking (TCP/IP, routers, firewalls).
• 1+ years of experience running services within AWS or Azure.
• Proficiency in IaC tools (Ansible, Terraform, Cloudformation) and scripting (Python, Bash, Powershell).
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or 6 additional years of relevant professional experience.

Nice to have

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Familiarity with multi-account AWS and Azure architectures.
• Experience developing CI/CD pipelines.
• Professional certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Linux+, or Security+.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on solving complex cybersecurity and intelligence challenges.
• Opportunity to work with disruptive technologies and agile teams.
• Commitment to innovation and delivering exceptional results for mission-critical clients.
• Equal Opportunity Employer valuing diversity and inclusion.