Cloud Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on11071, Guilford Road, Whitehurst, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 20701, United States
About the Company
Founded in 2000, Acclaim Technical Services (ATS) is a leading provider of language, operations, and technology services supporting a wide range of U.S. Federal agencies. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company—a rarity in our sector—ATS fosters a unique culture where employees are owners. This structure has driven consistent recognition as a top workplace in the DC area and fueled the company's continued growth.
About the Role
We are actively seeking a Cloud Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph for a Prime contract based in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining our customer's next-generation cloud infrastructure, primarily hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
You will champion Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and drive automation across development, testing, and production environments. Your work will ensure operational excellence, security, and stability for mission-critical systems. This position offers the opportunity to work within a supportive environment that values the flexibility to balance quality work with personal life, while contributing to the evolution of federal cloud capabilities.
Equal Opportunity
ATS is committed to a program of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion/creed, hairstyles and hair textures, handicap/disability, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law. We support the employment and advancement of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, treating all qualified individuals without discrimination.
Work location
Work model: On-site
11071, Guilford Road, Whitehurst, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 20701, United States
Columbia, Maryland
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign and manage AWS infrastructure using OpenTofu or Terraform
- check_circleDevelop automation scripts and playbooks using Ansible for configuration management
- check_circleManage and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes and EKS
- check_circleUtilize Git for version control and collaborative development within CI/CD pipelines
- check_circleWrite and maintain Python scripts to automate routine tasks and integrate systems
- check_circleArchitect and manage core AWS services to meet performance, cost, and security requirements
- check_circleImplement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions for system health
- check_circleApply security best practices to ensure compliance with STE/STN standards
Requirements
- verifiedTS/SCI clearance and polygraph
- verified6+ years of professional experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Software Engineering
- verifiedAWS Certified Solutions Architect/DevOps Engineer (or relevant cloud cert)
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline (or 10 years total experience substituting for degree)
- verifiedProficiency in OpenTofu or Terraform
- verifiedHands-on experience with Kubernetes
- verifiedProficiency in Ansible
- verifiedAdvanced skills in Git
- verifiedBeginner to intermediate Python scripting skills
- verifiedSolid understanding of networking concepts, STE/STN principles, and CI/CD pipelines
Benefits & Perks
check_circleEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Aws, Infrastructure As Code, Opentofu, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Eks, Git, Ci/cd, Python.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline (experience substitution allowed).
Frequently asked questions about Cloud Engineer at Acclaim Technical Services
What does a Cloud Engineer at Acclaim Technical Services do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Cloud Engineer at Acclaim Technical Services will design and manage aws infrastructure using opentofu or terraform; develop automation scripts and playbooks using ansible for configuration management; manage and scale containerized applications using kubernetes and eks; and utilize git for version control and collaborative development within ci/cd pipelines.
What are the requirements for this Cloud Engineer role?expand_more
Acclaim Technical Services is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: TS/SCI clearance and polygraph; 6+ years of professional experience in Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Software Engineering; AWS Certified Solutions Architect/DevOps Engineer (or relevant cloud cert); Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline (or 10 years total experience substituting for degree); Proficiency in OpenTofu or Terraform; and Hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
Where is the Cloud Engineer role at Acclaim Technical Services located?expand_more
Cloud Engineer at Acclaim Technical Services is based in 11071, Guilford Road, Whitehurst, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 20701, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Cloud Engineer job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Acclaim Technical Services has listed this Cloud Engineer role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Cloud Engineer role?expand_more
Cloud Engineer at Acclaim Technical Services typically requires 6+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
What skills do you need for the Cloud Engineer role at Acclaim Technical Services?expand_more
Key skills for Cloud Engineer at Acclaim Technical Services include Aws; Infrastructure As Code; Opentofu; Terraform; Ansible; Kubernetes; Eks; and Git.
What education is required for Cloud Engineer at Acclaim Technical Services?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline (experience substitution allowed).
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About Acclaim Technical Services
Acclaim Technical Services, established in 2000, specializes in language, operations, and technology services for U.S. Federal agencies. Based in Reston, Virginia, the company operates in the IT services and consulting sector, offering integrated intelligence solutions that combine highly qualified personnel with advanced technologies for data collection, visualization, and language processing. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, Acclaim Technical Services maintains a unique ownership structure, contributing to its recognition as a top workplace in the Washington, D.C. region. The firm supports federal government operations in over 100 languages, emphasizing secure and effective practices across its service delivery. With a focus on innovation and employee ownership, the company continues to expand its role in delivering mission-critical solutions to government clients.
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