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Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Cloud Engineer to support a US Government RDT&E program. This position is a full-time, onsite role in San Diego, CA. This position is critical in designing, securing, and deploying a cloud-based networked environment supporting research, development, testing, and evaluation initiatives. As a Cloud Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in architecting and delivering secure, scalable AWS-based solutions within a high-stakes government environment, working alongside a small, highly skilled team of engineers to build and deploy innovative cloud capabilities.
Job Responsibility
Design, secure, and deploy cloud-native solutions in AWS (single and multi-cloud environments)
Build and manage serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, IAM roles, and triggers defined via CloudFormation (IaC)
Develop and maintain cloud automation scripts using Python, Bash, Ansible, YAML, JSON, and JavaScript
Engineer and manage containerized environments using Docker, Kubernetes, AWS EKS/ECS, and Red Hat OpenShift
Support automated CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and application deployments
Collaborate across teams in a matrixed organization to deliver integrated solutions
Work effectively under deadlines while managing multiple concurrent technical efforts
Present findings, audit results, and remediation strategies to stakeholders and leadership
Ensure compliance with RMF cybersecurity standards, including DISA STIGs, ACAS, and SCAP tools
Requirements
Active Secret Clearance (required)
3+ years of AWS experience
3+ years of Linux administration experience
Experience with Red Hat OpenShift environments
Working knowledge of Windows systems
Certifications (IAT Level II – Required): One of the following: Security+ CE
AWS Certified Developer – Associate
AND one of the following Linux Certifications: Linux+
LPIC-2 or LPIC-3
RHCSA / RHCE / RHCDS
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator or Solutions Expert