AWS Cloud Engineer

Job Description
ECS is seeking a AWS Cloud Engineer to work hybrid onsite in Mechanicsburg, PA.

• Provide guidance on Secure Computing Architecture, Cloud Brokerage Services, Shared Security Services Management, Cloud Security Support Services, Cloud Governance, Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) coordination, and Departmental Cloud/Hybrid certification
• Provide leadership/participation in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles in the development of workflows, task accomplishment, and implementation/management of cloud services
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and training for government personnel as a normal part of daily operations
• Incorporate Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) NIST SP 800-37, Security Risk Impact Analysis, Monitoring, and Reporting
• Be cognizant of Vulnerability Management, including Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) closures
• Promote an environment of continuous process improvement, learning, and team collaboration
• Author formal service evaluations, architecture decision records, and design documentation that determine which AWS services are approved for tenant consumption within brokerage, including security posture, IL4/IL5 constraints, cost, and operational impact.

Required Skills

• Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate
• Information Assurance Technical II (IAT-2) qualification - CompTIA Sec+
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the following areas:
• DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
• Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF)
• DoD Authority to Operate (ATO)
• DoD Zero Trust
• Proven success with application refactoring
• Proven success in large, complex, enterprise-level cloud environments
• Network cloud architecture development
• DoD information system development processes
• Configuration and change management

• Excellent customer service, organizational, and technical writing skills
• Ability to clearly communicate with senior government staff
• Ability to articulate complex concepts using plain language to maximize understanding at all levels of the organization
• Ability to de-escalate any technical issues and quickly enable rapid resolution
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with IaC such as AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, and Terraform
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with Containerization Orchestration such as ECS and EKS
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with commercial, FEDRAMP High/ DoD Impact Level 2, 4, and 5 Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud offerings
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with cloud network architecture, including VPC design, subnetting, routing, and cross-account / cross-VPC connectivity with large multi-account environments
• Proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Information Security and Assurance Principles and associated supporting technologies
• Familiarity with Secure SDLC, CI/CD, and version control (Git) workflows including branching, code review, and release management

Desired Skills

• Top Secret Preferred
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking ( Specialty Certification )
• AWS Certified Security ( Specialty Certification )
• Experience in Machine Learning and Generative AI
• Understanding of, and experience with, enterprise service migration
• Additional IAT-2 qualifications: CAP, CISSP, CISM, GSEC, GCIH, or GSLC

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

is the federal segment of , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We value:

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!