About Careertakes

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Confidential Client is hiring an entry / junior-level Cloud Platform Engineer to support secure AWS hosting environments for federal and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. This is a full-time role based in Tysons Corner, VA. As part of a platform team you will learn from senior engineers, perform operational tasks, and help automate recurring work—growing technical ownership over time.

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Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of AWS platform services (monitoring, logging, access control, patching, backups, and configuration management).
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational tickets; escalate complex issues with clear documentation.
• Convert recurring manual tasks into scripts and automation; help standardize deployment patterns.
• Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) under mentor guidance.
• Assist onboarding of workloads to platform services and established deployment patterns.
• Maintain runbooks, operational procedures, and system documentation.
• Collaborate with Cloud Engineers, Solutions Architects, and Cybersecurity teams to meet DoD security and compliance requirements.

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Minimum Requirements

• 0–3 years experience in cloud, DevOps, systems administration, IT infrastructure, or related work (including internships, labs, or military experience).
• AWS certification, or the ability to obtain one within the first 90 days.
• Working knowledge of core AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch).
• Basic scripting skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• Familiarity with Linux and Git-based workflows.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust determination.

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Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Associate-level certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate).
• CompTIA Security+ or similar cybersecurity credential.
• Hands-on Terraform or CloudFormation experience (personal, academic, or work projects).
• Exposure to container tech (Docker) and orchestration (ECS/EKS).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, or similar).
• Prior experience in a federal or DoD environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

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Compensation

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000–$110,000, depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications.

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Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

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What We Look For

• A curious, service-oriented engineer who wants to learn platform operations, automation, and IaC best practices.
• Someone who communicates clearly, documents work, and escalates when appropriate.
• A candidate committed to meeting security and compliance requirements for federal/DoD environments.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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