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AWS Cloud Engineer

ECS Federal LLC

Mechanicsburg, PA · HybridJobSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Location
Mechanicsburg, PAHybrid
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

AWS Certified Solutions Architect AssociateCompTIA Security+IAT-2 QualificationSecret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

ECS seeks an AWS Cloud Engineer to support cloud architecture, brokerage, security, governance, and certification in a hybrid onsite role in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The engineer will guide cloud service development and management, support federal risk and authorization coordination, and mentor government personnel. The role also involves evaluating AWS services for tenant consumption and documenting architecture decisions, security posture, constraints, cost, and operational impact.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

AWS Cloud ArchitectureSecure Computing ArchitectureCloud BrokerageShared Security ServicesCloud GovernanceFedRAMP CoordinationSAFeSecurity ControlsContinuous MonitoringRisk Management FrameworkVulnerability ManagementDoDAFFEAFDoD ATODoD Zero TrustApplication RefactoringEnterprise Cloud EnvironmentsNetwork Cloud ArchitectureDoD Information System DevelopmentConfiguration ManagementChange ManagementCustomer ServiceOrganizational SkillsTechnical WritingCommunicationDe-EscalationAWS CloudFormationAWS CDKTerraformContainerization OrchestrationECSEKSFedRAMP High

Qualifications

Secret ClearanceBachelor's in Related FieldAWS Certified Solutions Architect AssociateCompTIA Security+IAT-2 Qualification5+ Years Experience

Full job description

ECS is seeking a AWS Cloud Engineer to work hybrid onsite in Mechanicsburg, PA. Provide guidance on Secure Computing Architecture, Cloud Brokerage Services, Shared Security Services Management, Cloud Security Support Services, Cloud Governance, Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) coordination, and Departmental Cloud/Hybrid certification Provide leadership/participation in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles in the development of workflows, task accomplishment, and implementation/management of cloud services Provide mentorship, guidance, and training for government personnel as a normal part of daily operations Incorporate Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) NIST SP 800-37, Security Risk Impact Analysis, Monitoring, and Reporting Be cognizant of Vulnerability Management, including Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) closures Promote an environment of continuous process improvement, learning, and team collaboration Author formal service evaluations, architecture decision records, and design documentation that determine which AWS services are approved for tenant consumption within brokerage, including security posture, IL4/IL5 constraints, cost, and operational impact. Secret Clearance Bachelor's degree in a related field AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate Information Assurance Technical II (IAT-2) qualification - CompTIA Sec+ Minimum 5+ years of experience in the following areas: DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF) Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF) DoD Authority to Operate (ATO) DoD Zero Trust Proven success with application refactoring Proven success in large, complex, enterprise-level cloud environments Network cloud architecture development DoD information system development processes Configuration and change management Excellent customer service, organizational, and technical writing skills Ability to clearly communicate with senior government staff Ability to articulate complex concepts using plain language to maximize understanding at all levels of the organization Ability to de-escalate any technical issues and quickly enable rapid resolution Demonstrated hands-on experience with IaC such as AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, and Terraform Demonstrated hands-on experience with Containerization Orchestration such as ECS and EKS Demonstrated hands-on experience with commercial, FEDRAMP High To view the full job description please use the link below. https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjI1NDc2LjEwODY1QGVjc2NvcnBjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ

How this job compares

Set against the 4,217 open Cloud Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Pennsylvania median$96–200K/yr65 salary ranges
  • US median$50–77/hr143 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 85 open Cloud Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 4,217 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Cloud Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,675 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,923 of the 4,217 open Cloud Engineer jobs (46%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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