AWS Cloud Engineer - 408804

Delaware Nation Industries/Indigenous Technologies works with AFLCMC located at Tinker AFB, OK to provide remote support to the Air Force’s Core Engine Maintenance System. We are seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to provide cloud infrastructure and server administration support to the Propulsion Integration Division (AFLCMC/LPZ). The Cloud Engineer will work closely under the Technical Lead to sustain, secure, and optimize cloud-based environments (AWS) that enable critical Air Force mission operations.

The ability to obtain a security clearance is REQUIRED.

A Security+ Certification is REQUIRED.

This position is 100% remote.

• Perform server administration of production, development, and test environments hosted within Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Support the sustainment and optimization of CEMS cloud development environments.
• Analyze system requirements and securely integrate CEMS components to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Assess and recommend computing, networking, and security configurations for the CEMS cloud infrastructure.
• Support the implementation and/or replacement of the CEMS Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) solution within a government-approved cloud environment.
• Configure and leverage AWS cloud-native services for infrastructure provisioning and resource management.
• Collaborate with the Information Assurance (IA)/Cyber Security team to support compliance activities, including Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms), vulnerability management, remediation, and mitigation.
• Conduct system performance tuning, patching, and updates in alignment with Air Force cybersecurity requirements.
• Provide recommendations to improve cloud infrastructure security, performance, and cost optimization.
• Ensure continuous system availability, reliability, and maintainability to meet or exceed 99% system uptime requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• 3-5 years of experience in cloud engineering or systems administration roles.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure and services.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, security principles, and system integration.
• Familiarity with Identity and Access Management (IAM/ICAM) concepts.
• Experience in system hardening and compliance with DoD STIGs and cybersecurity best practices.
• Proficiency in infrastructure provisioning using cloud-native tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, AWS CLI, etc.).
• Experience with vulnerability management, patching, and system remediation activities.

Benefits Include:

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.