AWS Cloud Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

• Cloud Platforms: Deep hands-on experience with AWS (compute, networking, IAM, storage, monitoring).
• Automation Tools: Proficiency in Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure and configuration automation.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Strong experience with GitLab CI/CD (runners, pipelines, security integrations).
• DevSecOps Practices: Knowledge of container security, secrets management, compliance automation, and vulnerability scanning tools.
• Programming/Scripting: Proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Monitoring & Logging: Familiarity with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, or cloud-native equivalents.
• Security Mindset: Strong understanding of IAM, encryption, cloud security controls, and zero-trust principles.
• Minimum Secret Clearance required with ability to obtain Top secret

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Engineer, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or similar.
• Experience with Kubernetes (GKE, EKS) and container orchestration.
• Knowledge of multi-cloud strategies, networking, and hybrid cloud integration.
• Exposure to policy-as-code frameworks (e.g., OPA, Sentinel).

 

 

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Preferred locations: Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $135,000.00 to $165,000.00 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.

 

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO and Sick Leave (starting at 20 days per year) & Holidays (10 per year), Parental Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for All!

If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email taposting@wwt.com.

Location: Washington, DC

If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email taposting@wwt.com.

 

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Qualifications

This is a full-time direct hire position and you must currently have an active Secret Security Clearance or above.  We are not able to offer visa sponsorship, 1099 status, or work with C2C for this role.

 

Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our pe