Senior Cloud Engineer
ECS Limited, Springfield, VA, United States
ECS Federal, LLC is seeking a
Senior Cloud Engineer
to work in our
Springfield, VA
office.
ECS Federal, LLC is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS) with Red Hat OpenShift expertise to support Intelligence Community (IC) mission systems, including platforms enabling GEOINT, SIGINT, and all-source analysis.
In this role, you will design, build, and operate
secure, scalable, and mission-resilient AWS environments
and
container platforms (Kubernetes/OpenShift)
that power data-intensive analytics and operational workflows. You will work in
classified environments
to modernize legacy systems, enable cloud-native capabilities, and deliver solutions that directly support national security missions.
As a technical leader, you will drive
cloud architecture, DevSecOps, and platform engineering best practices , with a focus on
container orchestration and hybrid cloud integration .
Our team is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer with the following roles and responsibilities:
Architect and implement
secure AWS cloud solutions
supporting mission applications and analytic platforms
Design, deploy, and manage
container platforms using Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes
(including EKS/OpenShift hybrid patterns)
Lead
cloud migration and modernization efforts , transitioning legacy systems to cloud-native and containerized architectures
Enable
data ingestion, processing, and access
for large-scale, multi-source intelligence datasets
Develop and manage
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
using Terraform or CloudFormation
Design and maintain
CI/CD pipelines
to support rapid, secure deployment in classified environments
Apply
Zero Trust principles
and ensure compliance with IC security frameworks (RMF, NIST 800-53, ICD 503)
Build and operate
multi-account AWS environments
aligned to mission and security boundaries
Implement
monitoring, logging, and observability solutions
to support operational awareness and incident response
Evaluate emerging technologies and lead
proof-of-concept (PoC) efforts
to solve mission challenges
Collaborate with
analysts, data engineers, cybersecurity teams, and mission stakeholders
Provide
technical leadership and mentorship
to engineering teams
Key Responsibilities:
Leverage
DevSecOps and GitOps practices
to automate infrastructure and application delivery
Deploy and manage
containerized workloads
using Docker, Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift
Integrate
OpenShift with AWS services
(IAM, networking, storage, and security controls)
Support
hybrid and multi-environment deployments , including on-prem, cloud, and cross-domain solutions
Develop
technical documentation, architecture designs, and feasibility assessments
Establish
security, monitoring, and incident response best practices .
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and provide updates on
technical progress and risks
Must be a US Citizen
Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain CI Poly
Must be able to be on-site in a SCIF 4 days a week
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management or similar preferred
5+ years of experience in
cloud engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering
Strong hands-on experience with
AWS
(EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS)
Experience with
containerization and orchestration
(Docker, Kubernetes)
Hands-on experience with
Red Hat OpenShift
(deployment, administration, or platform support)
Experience with
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
(Terraform preferred or CloudFormation)
Experience building or maintaining
CI/CD pipelines
(Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar)
Experience working in
classified, IC, or highly regulated environments
Solid understanding of
cloud networking, security, and identity management
Proficiency in
scripting/programming
(Python, Bash, or similar)
Senior Cloud Engineer
to work in our
Springfield, VA
office.
ECS Federal, LLC is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS) with Red Hat OpenShift expertise to support Intelligence Community (IC) mission systems, including platforms enabling GEOINT, SIGINT, and all-source analysis.
In this role, you will design, build, and operate
secure, scalable, and mission-resilient AWS environments
and
container platforms (Kubernetes/OpenShift)
that power data-intensive analytics and operational workflows. You will work in
classified environments
to modernize legacy systems, enable cloud-native capabilities, and deliver solutions that directly support national security missions.
As a technical leader, you will drive
cloud architecture, DevSecOps, and platform engineering best practices , with a focus on
container orchestration and hybrid cloud integration .
Our team is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer with the following roles and responsibilities:
Architect and implement
secure AWS cloud solutions
supporting mission applications and analytic platforms
Design, deploy, and manage
container platforms using Red Hat OpenShift and Kubernetes
(including EKS/OpenShift hybrid patterns)
Lead
cloud migration and modernization efforts , transitioning legacy systems to cloud-native and containerized architectures
Enable
data ingestion, processing, and access
for large-scale, multi-source intelligence datasets
Develop and manage
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
using Terraform or CloudFormation
Design and maintain
CI/CD pipelines
to support rapid, secure deployment in classified environments
Apply
Zero Trust principles
and ensure compliance with IC security frameworks (RMF, NIST 800-53, ICD 503)
Build and operate
multi-account AWS environments
aligned to mission and security boundaries
Implement
monitoring, logging, and observability solutions
to support operational awareness and incident response
Evaluate emerging technologies and lead
proof-of-concept (PoC) efforts
to solve mission challenges
Collaborate with
analysts, data engineers, cybersecurity teams, and mission stakeholders
Provide
technical leadership and mentorship
to engineering teams
Key Responsibilities:
Leverage
DevSecOps and GitOps practices
to automate infrastructure and application delivery
Deploy and manage
containerized workloads
using Docker, Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift
Integrate
OpenShift with AWS services
(IAM, networking, storage, and security controls)
Support
hybrid and multi-environment deployments , including on-prem, cloud, and cross-domain solutions
Develop
technical documentation, architecture designs, and feasibility assessments
Establish
security, monitoring, and incident response best practices .
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and provide updates on
technical progress and risks
Must be a US Citizen
Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain CI Poly
Must be able to be on-site in a SCIF 4 days a week
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management or similar preferred
5+ years of experience in
cloud engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering
Strong hands-on experience with
AWS
(EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS)
Experience with
containerization and orchestration
(Docker, Kubernetes)
Hands-on experience with
Red Hat OpenShift
(deployment, administration, or platform support)
Experience with
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
(Terraform preferred or CloudFormation)
Experience building or maintaining
CI/CD pipelines
(Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar)
Experience working in
classified, IC, or highly regulated environments
Solid understanding of
cloud networking, security, and identity management
Proficiency in
scripting/programming
(Python, Bash, or similar)