Cloud Engineer - AWS GovCloud (IL5/IL6)

Overview/ Job Responsibilities:

Position is contingent upon contract award and funding.

Entarian is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer - AWS GovCloud (IL5/IL6) to support the design, architecture, and implementation of secure cloud solutions supporting complex Department of Defense and federal mission systems. This role partners closely with systems engineers, software developers, cybersecurity personnel, DevSecOps teams, and government stakeholders to design cloud environments that support mission operations across hybrid and cloud-native infrastructures.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience supporting large-scale technical environments involving cloud platforms, space systems, mission operations, communications networks, enterprise IT, or classified government systems.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Architect and design secure cloud solutions supporting Department of Defense and federal mission systems.

Develop cloud architectures supporting Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud and hybrid cloud environments while ensuring alignment with mission, security, and operational requirements.

Design highly available, fault-tolerant, and resilient cloud infrastructures supporting mission-critical applications and distributed operations.

Develop Disaster Recovery (DR), Continuity of Operations (COOP), backup, and high-availability architectures to support mission resilience and recovery objectives as needed.

Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure cloud solutions support RMF requirements, Zero Trust principles, and applicable government security policies.

Support IL5 and IL6 cloud accreditation efforts by assisting with developing architecture documentation and providing technical artifacts required for authorization packages and accreditation activities.

Collaborate with DevSecOps, infrastructure, software engineering, and systems engineering teams to ensure cloud architectures are effectively implemented and maintained.

Salary range: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00

Minimum Qualifications:

Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or related technical discipline. (Equivalent experience may be considered.)

Minimum five (5) years of experience with a combination of:

Modern data engineering platforms (Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Databricks, Kafka, Spark, Flink, etc.).

Building data ingestion and streaming pipelines.

Python, SQL, or similar languages.

Knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT patterns, and distributed systems.

Familiarity with telemetry sources (logs, metrics, events) and common security/monitoring tools.

Experience with cloud storage systems (S3, ADLS, GCS) and data warehouses/lakehouses.

Understanding of data governance, lineage, and quality frameworks.

Good technical communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Power-Point, Excel, Project, and Outlook.

Ability to travel approximately 25% to support customer locations, mission partner engagements, and operational activities.

About Us:

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.

Join the Mission and Start your Career Journey: Apply Directly via our Careers Portal Connect, Referrals & Inquiries? Email the team: careers@entarian.com