Cloud Engineer

Job overview

The Cloud Engineer role is onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD. Compensation is $240,000–$270,000 per year. Acclaim Technical Services supports U.S. federal agencies with technology and operational services. The engineer designs, builds, and maintains cloud infrastructure, primarily on AWS, using infrastructure-as-code and automation practices. The role supports secure, stable, and operationally effective development, testing, and production environments for a customer mission.

What you'll do

• Design and manage AWS infrastructure using OpenTofu or Terraform
• maintain Ansible automation
• manage Kubernetes applications
• use Git and CI/CD workflows
• write Python scripts
• architect and manage AWS services
• implement monitoring, alerting, and logging
• apply security practices and meet STE/STN standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cloud engineer

annapolis junction md

acclaim technical services

full-time

aws

terraform

opentofu

kubernetes

ansible

python

ts/sci

polygraph

$240k–$270k salary

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time-off benefits.

Why this role

Requires TS/SCI clearance and polygraph, six or more years of relevant experience, AWS certification, and expertise with infrastructure as code, Kubernetes, Ansible, Git, and Python.

About the employer

Confidence Management Systems is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.