Cloud Engineer II

Cloud Engineer Position at American Systems

An average day as the Cloud Engineer will support the deployment, operations, and maintenance of AWS-based infrastructure for mission-critical systems supporting the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA). You will focus on maintaining secure, reliable, and scalable cloud environments while supporting hybrid cloud integration, automation, and modernization initiatives.

• Deploy, configure, and support AWS services including EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, RDS, Lambda, and CloudWatch to maintain system availability and performance.
• Administer and support Linux-based systems in AWS environments, including patching, configuration, and performance tuning.
• Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management using tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Ansible.
• Support cloud networking configurations including VPC design, DNS, load balancing, VPN connectivity, and integration with on-premises environments.
• Utilize AWS CloudWatch and enterprise tools (e.g., Splunk, SolarWinds) to monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and support incident response activities.
• Implement and support security controls aligned with NIST 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP requirements, including IAM management, logging, and encryption.
• Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) strategies including snapshot management, replication, and failover testing.
• Assist with cloud optimization activities including resource right-sizing, utilization analysis, and use of AWS tools such as Cost Explorer and Savings Plans.
• Support cloud deployments and automation pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD platforms.
• Maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and architecture diagrams; collaborate effectively across infrastructure, cybersecurity, and development teams.
• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting cloud infrastructure operations and incident response.

This is an early-to-mid career role suited for engineers with foundational cloud experience and strong infrastructure fundamentals looking to grow in a federal, regulated environment.

• As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C), we will not consider candidates for this position who do not meet the aforementioned conditions.
• Must be able to pass federal background investigation and obtain a Public Trust
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5 years of IT infrastructure experience with at least 1–3 years supporting AWS environments.
• Experience with AWS core services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudWatch).
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, load balancing).
• Experience with Linux system administration in cloud or virtualized environments.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and/or configuration management tools (Ansible).
• Experience or familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• Exposure to monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Splunk, SolarWinds).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be able to present acceptable identification for customer badging and site access, such as a REAL ID compliant driver license, U.S. Passport, or other approved document from the GSA Required Identification List.

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $82,100.00/Yr. - USD $137,000.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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