Cleared2Hire | The GovTech Talent Platform
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Columbia, District of Columbia, US
Role snapshot
Cleared2Hire | The GovTech Talent Platform is hiring a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid role based in Columbia, District of Columbia, US.
- Company
- Cleared2Hire | The GovTech Talent Platform
- Location
- Columbia, District of Columbia, US
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Posted
- Nov 7, 2026
Who this role suits
Experienced professionals who can lead projects, set direction and be accountable for outcomes, not just tasks.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what Cleared2Hire | The GovTech Talent Platform publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Columbia, MD
Workplace Type: On-site
Salary: $150,000–$175,000 annually
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required
About the Opportunity
Cleared2Hire is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support government mission environments in Columbia, Maryland.
In this hands-on role, you'll help design, deploy, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure while supporting Zero Trust architecture implementation and NIST-aligned security practices.
We're looking for an engineer who is comfortable working across AWS or Azure environments, troubleshooting complex infrastructure challenges, and supporting both development and production systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and configure cloud infrastructure in AWS and/or Azure.
- Conduct analysis of alternatives and proof-of-concept evaluations.
- Implement Zero Trust architecture aligned with NIST security frameworks.
- Automate application and database service deployments.
- Monitor cloud security technologies and infrastructure performance.
- Integrate security monitoring tools into cloud and hybrid environments.
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and secure infrastructure supporting mission-critical systems.
Required Qualifications
- 5–8 years of relevant infrastructure, cloud, or systems engineering experience.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
- Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud environments.
- Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and NIST security frameworks.
- Experience implementing and monitoring cloud security technologies.
- Hands-on experience configuring, deploying, and automating applications and database services in cloud environments.
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Splunk or other SIEM platforms.
- Familiarity with VectraAI.
- Experience with Nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark, or tcpdump.
- Knowledge of security certificates, keys, and log management.
- Experience with vulnerability assessments, cyber defense operations, or incident response.
Interested in supporting government mission environments through secure cloud infrastructure engineering?
Apply through Cleared2Hire to explore this opportunity.