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Top Secret
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$160,000 - $200,000
IT - Security
Huntsville, AL•Reston, VA•Washington, DC•Tampa, FL•Colorado Springs, CO
AWS Cloud Platform & Security Engineer (Top Secret)
Location: Huntsville, AL – Redstone Arsenal
Clearance: Active Top Secret required
Relocation: $3,000 relocation stipend available
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Platform & Security Engineer to design, secure, and operate mission‑critical cloud environments supporting government programs at Redstone Arsenal. This role blends AWS platform engineering, cloud security, DevSecOps automation, and Linux-based tooling, with a strong emphasis on building secure, scalable, and resilient cloud foundations.
You will play a key role in establishing AWS secure baselines, automating infrastructure and security controls, and leading application migrations from on‑prem environments to AWS.
What You’ll Do
Design and build secure AWS cloud platforms and service delivery patterns, primarily across PaaS and IaaS
Establish AWS secure baselines / landing zones, including guardrails, governance standards, and baseline architectures
Automate infrastructure and security controls using DevSecOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines
Assess existing applications and lead migrations from on‑prem to AWS (rehost, replatform, refactor)
Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, including IaC scanning, secrets detection, and policy enforcement
Design architectures for high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and cost optimization
Develop and maintain Linux-based automation and security tooling supporting enterprise cybersecurity infrastructure
Partner with engineering, security, and operations teams to ensure compliance and mission readiness
Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret clearance
Strong hands-on experience designing and securing AWS cloud environments
Experience building and enforcing cloud security guardrails and governance
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, and/or CDK)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps automation
Solid Linux administration background with automation/scripting experience
Experience supporting or executing on‑prem to AWS migrations
Understanding of HA/DR architectures and AWS cost optimization strategies
Preferred / Nice to Have
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Security Specialty, DevOps Engineer)
Scripting experience with Python and/or Bash
Experience with security tooling such as CSPM, policy-as-code, or compliance automation
Experience in classified or regulated environments
Location: Huntsville, AL – Redstone Arsenal
Clearance: Active Top Secret required
Relocation: $3,000 relocation stipend available
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Platform & Security Engineer to design, secure, and operate mission‑critical cloud environments supporting government programs at Redstone Arsenal. This role blends AWS platform engineering, cloud security, DevSecOps automation, and Linux-based tooling, with a strong emphasis on building secure, scalable, and resilient cloud foundations.
You will play a key role in establishing AWS secure baselines, automating infrastructure and security controls, and leading application migrations from on‑prem environments to AWS.
What You’ll Do
Design and build secure AWS cloud platforms and service delivery patterns, primarily across PaaS and IaaS
Establish AWS secure baselines / landing zones, including guardrails, governance standards, and baseline architectures
Automate infrastructure and security controls using DevSecOps practices, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines
Assess existing applications and lead migrations from on‑prem to AWS (rehost, replatform, refactor)
Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, including IaC scanning, secrets detection, and policy enforcement
Design architectures for high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and cost optimization
Develop and maintain Linux-based automation and security tooling supporting enterprise cybersecurity infrastructure
Partner with engineering, security, and operations teams to ensure compliance and mission readiness
Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret clearance
Strong hands-on experience designing and securing AWS cloud environments
Experience building and enforcing cloud security guardrails and governance
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, and/or CDK)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps automation
Solid Linux administration background with automation/scripting experience
Experience supporting or executing on‑prem to AWS migrations
Understanding of HA/DR architectures and AWS cost optimization strategies
Preferred / Nice to Have
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Security Specialty, DevOps Engineer)
Scripting experience with Python and/or Bash
Experience with security tooling such as CSPM, policy-as-code, or compliance automation
Experience in classified or regulated environments
group id: kforcecx
We offer roles across all three clearance levels: Confidential, Secret and Top Secret. With a Top Secret Facilities clearance, a proven subcontractor track record and a deep understanding of agencies across Defense, Intelligence, Homeland, Justice and Federal Civilian Sectors, Kforce brings more than 20 years of experience to supporting critical missions at federal, state and local levels.
