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SENIOR CLOUD DEVELOPER

Kforce Federal Solutions

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Job Requirements

Huntsville, AL
Top Secret Polygraph not specified
Career Level not specified
$150,000 - $180,000

Job Description

Cloud Developer (SME) – TS Cleared
Location: Huntsville, AL (Redstone Arsenal – Onsite M–F, Core Hours)
Clearance: Active Top Secret Required
Employment Type: W2 Consultant (Kforce)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more

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Contact Recruiter: Brenton Anderson
Email: banderson3@kforce.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myitrecruiterbrenton/

Senior Cloud Developer – TS Cleared

Overview
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Developer to support a mission-critical federal program focused on secure cloud infrastructure, platform modernization, and national security initiatives.
This is a high-impact, hands-on role centered on building, automating, and maintaining AWS-based infrastructure and deployment pipelines across secure, enterprise environments. Your work will directly support system reliability, operational readiness, and scalable cloud delivery.
You will play a key role in integrating infrastructure automation, monitoring, containerization, and cloud-native services within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain AWS-based infrastructure supporting enterprise systems
Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, and Packer
Support infrastructure patching, lifecycle management, and system hardening
Configure and manage application load balancers (ALBs), encryption, and secure cloud services
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab for automated deployments
Develop and support containerized environments using Docker and/or Podman
Support Kubernetes orchestration for scalable application deployment (nice to have)
Deploy and maintain monitoring and observability tools including Grafana and Kafka
Configure and manage Splunk indexing and log ingestion
Implement automation using Ansible Automation Platform
Develop event-driven architecture components using AWS Lambda and SNS
Monitor and troubleshoot environments using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS native tools
Support compliance, auditing, and secure data handling within a cleared environment


Required Qualifications

Active Top Secret clearance
Strong experience with AWS infrastructure and services
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Packer)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
Experience with containerization (Docker, Podman)
Experience supporting AWS services including:

S3, IAM, Route 53, EventBridge
Systems Manager, CloudWatch, CloudTrail
Security Hub, Inspector, Trusted Advisor
ECS, EKS
Data Lifecycle Manager, Recycle Bin


Experience working with ALBs, encryption, and cloud security best practices
Experience deploying and maintaining Grafana and Kafka
Experience configuring Splunk indexing and logging pipelines
Experience with Lambda, SNS, and event-driven architectures
Strong troubleshooting and automation skills
Experience working in secure or regulated environments


Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Kubernetes-based orchestration
Prior system administration experience (Linux or Windows)
Experience supporting large-scale distributed cloud environments
Experience supporting federal or DoD programs


Work Environment

Fully onsite at Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville, AL)
Monday–Friday within standard core business hours
Secure facility requiring strict adherence to security protocols
Fast-paced, mission-focused cloud and platform engineering environment
Direct collaboration with DevOps, software, and infrastructure teams


Why Join Kforce?
As a W2 consultant with Kforce, you’ll have access to a strong benefits package and ongoing support:

Aetna Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with options to invest
Competitive weekly pay
Paid time off (where applicable)
Dedicated recruiter and care team support
Opportunities to work on high-visibility, mission-driven programs


Impact
This role provides the opportunity to build and maintain secure, automated cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines that directly support mission-critical federal systems and national security operations.
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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.

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Job Category
IT - Software
Clearance Level
Top Secret