CLOUD DEVELOPER SME (Relocation Huntsville Alabama)

Note: This role would require relocating if not local to Huntsville, Alabama

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/

Overview
We are seeking a SME-Level Cloud Developer to support a mission-critical federal program focused on secure cloud infrastructure, application modernization, and national security initiatives.
This is a high-impact, hands-on role centered on building, automating, and maintaining AWS-based environments in secure, large-scale systems. Your work will directly support operational readiness, secure system delivery, and enterprise cloud transformation.
You will serve as a technical leader, driving infrastructure as code, automation, containerization, and cloud platform reliability within a highly collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure across enterprise environments
Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, and Packer
Support patching, system hardening, and infrastructure lifecycle management
Configure and manage AWS services including ALBs, encryption mechanisms, and identity/access controls
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab for automated deployment and delivery
Develop and support containerized applications using Docker and/or Podman
Support Kubernetes orchestration for containerized workloads
Deploy and maintain monitoring and logging solutions including Grafana and Kafka
Configure and manage Splunk indexing and log ingestion pipelines
Develop automation solutions using Ansible Automation Platform
Implement serverless and event-driven architectures using AWS Lambda and SNS
Monitor system performance and availability using CloudWatch and related tools
Support secure data handling, auditing, and compliance requirements within cleared environments


Required Qualifications

Active Top Secret clearance
Strong experience with AWS infrastructure and cloud services
Hands-on experience with:

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Packer)
CI/CD tools (GitLab)
Containerization (Docker, Podman)
Kubernetes orchestration


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


Preferred Qualifications

Prior system administration experience (Linux or Windows)
Experience supporting large-scale or 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

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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