Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Cloud Infrastructure EngineerWork From Home - McLean, VA 22012OverviewSalary Range $128,000.00 - $145,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full TimeDescriptionCORAS is a secure, cloud-native SaaS platform that enables government and defense organizations to manage risk, compliance, and security operations in highly regulated environments.We're looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to help operate and evolve the infrastructure behind CORAS. In this role, you'll work closely with senior engineers to support the reliability, security, and performance of a production system used by Federal customers. This is a hands-on, mid-level opportunity for someone with strong Cloud and Linux fundamentals. You'll contribute to day-to-day operations while also helping improve the platform's scalability and resilience over time.Key ResponsibilitiesCloud & InfrastructureSupport and maintain AWS infrastructure (EC2, VPC, IAM, storage, load balancing)Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and improve reliabilityAssist with infrastructure changes and deployments in a production environmentSystems AdministrationAdminister and maintain Linux-based systems (RHEL or similar)Support patching, updates, and system hardening best practices (STIGs)Assist with Windows Server and identity systems, as neededContainers & PlatformWork with containerized workloads (Docker, ECS/Fargate, or similar)Support application deployments and infrastructure operationsSecurity & ComplianceFollow security best practices and support compliance requirements in a regulated environmentAssist with vulnerability remediation and system monitoringGain exposure to frameworks such as FedRAMP, NIST, and DoD security standardsCollaborationPartner with engineering and security teams to support a stable, secure platformParticipate in on-call rotation for production supportRequired QualificationsExperience3–6 years of experience in cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, and/or DevOps rolesExperience working with AWS (Commercial or GovCloud)Experience supporting production systems or applications, preferably a SaaS offeringTechnical SkillsStrong Linux administration skills (RHEL or similar)Familiarity with core AWS services (compute, networking, storage)Basic experience with containers (Docker, ECS, Kubernetes, or similar)Understanding of networking fundamentals (VPCs, subnets, security groups)Exposure to monitoring, logging, or troubleshooting toolsClearance & ComplianceMust be eligible to obtain a DoD security clearanceUS Citizenship requiredNice to have experienceExperience in regulated environments (FedRAMP, DoD, healthcare, fintech, etc.)Familiarity with security practices (system hardening, vulnerability scanning)Experience with tools such as Splunk, Nessus, or similarExposure to identity systems (Active Directory, SSO)Experience with databases (e.g., MongoDB or similar)AWS certifications or relevant technical certificationsWork EnvironmentThis is a fully remote position. Candidates must be able to work standard US business hours and be available for on-call support as required by a production mission-critical environment. All work is performed within a DoD-compliant, FedRAMP High authorized AWS GovCloud environment. Candidates must be comfortable operating within the security constraints and change management processes of a government-facing platform.BenefitsMedical, Dental and Vision Coverage