Cloud Engineer – DoD IL4 Operations & Security
Overview
TRC Talent Solutions, in partnership with a secure government cloud services provider, is seeking a Cloud Engineer to support Department of Defense (DoD) IL4 cloud operations. This role blends hands-on AWS administration with security compliance activities for an existing IL4 environment. The selected engineer will lead the initial accreditation effort to onboard a mission application under an existing IL4 Authorization to Operate (ATO) and will transition into long-term operations, maintenance, and support of the cloud environment. The position involves managing a mixed Windows/Linux ecosystem, supporting containerized workloads in EKS, working within AWS GovCloud, and ensuring strict adherence to DoD security and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and submit RMF security documentation including MAPOC, MASC, MOU, IDAM policies, and POA&Ms.
Define governance and operational roles through a consolidated RACI matrix.
Conduct security control inheritance mapping, gap assessments, and support vulnerability testing activities.
Configure and monitor network security within assigned IP ranges and integrate systems with continuous monitoring frameworks.
Provide operational support for approximately 30–40 end users during 12x5 support windows.
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of all cloud-hosted services.
Execute patching cycles aligned with DoD timelines and manage approved change requests.
Oversee AWS-native backup strategies using S3 and maintain STIG compliance across Windows Server and Linux (RHEL) systems.
Support vulnerability remediation, compliance scanning, and coordination with platform engineering teams.
Assist with operations across Amazon WorkSpaces, AppStream 2.0, EKS clusters, RDS SQL Server, Cassandra DB, FSx, EFS, EC2, GitLab pipelines, and multi-VPC environments.

Requirements

Certifications: AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate (or higher) and CompTIA Security+.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of AWS administration; experience supporting DoD cloud environments, RMF/ATO processes, and IL4/secure cloud compliance; Kubernetes/EKS administration; Windows Server and Linux (RHEL) system administration; and use of IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of NIST 800-53 controls, STIG requirements, AWS GovCloud capabilities and constraints, and vulnerability management tools and workflows.
Preferred: Experience with IL4 platforms, FSx, WorkSpaces, AppStream 2.0, TeamWork Cloud, Space Force or Air Force support missions; AWS Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer certification; and an active Secret clearance (desired but not required).
Additional Skills: Excellent documentation skills, strong problem-solving ability, and comfort operating in secure, highly regulated cloud environments.

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