AWS Solutions Architect/ Cloud Engineer

Job Title: AWS Solutions Architect/ Cloud Engineer
Location: Washington, DC
Type: Contract
Security Clearance: DOD(Active)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AWS solutions focusing on GovCloud environment, including Landing Zone build with AWS Organizations, SCPs, account vending, KMS, and monitoring stack
• Develop and maintain DevSecOps pipelines using GitLab CI/CD, OPA/Sentinel, Python, and Bash scripting
• Create and manage Terraform modules, remote state, IAM Identity Center, and AWS networking components (TGW, VPC, VDSS/VDMS)
• Design KMS CMK, implement AWS security services such as GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail, Inspector, and Config
• Ensure compliance with DISA Cloud Computing SRG standards and manage security policies and infrastructure as code
• Collaborate with team to optimize AWS environments and ensure security best practices are enforced

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of related experience in cloud architecture and AWS solutions
• Experience specifically in AWS GovCloud, with knowledge of Landing Zone and AWS Organizations
• Proficiency in Terraform, including module design and remote state management
• Strong understanding of AWS networking (VPC, TGW), security services, and IAM
• Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and policy-as-code tools like OPA/Sentinel
• Familiarity with Python, Bash scripting, and DISA Cloud Computing SRG
• Certifications: AWS SAA minimum (SAP preferred), AWS Security Specialty strongly preferred, HashiCorp Terraform Associate, DoD 8570/8140 IAT II

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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