AWS Cloud Engineer

Location: Washington, DC metro area (Hybrid)
Clearance Required: Public Trust Minimum (US Citizen)
Employment Type: Full-Time (W-2 or 1099)

Overview: Praescient Analytics is seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer to support an active contract for the Department of Justice. The AWS Cloud Engineer is responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining secure, scalable, and compliant cloud infrastructure in support of the Department’s mission. This role plays a critical part in the creation and optimization of the AWS Landing Zone, with a focus on automation, performance, and security. The engineer collaborates closely with development, security, and operations teams to ensure that systems meet technical requirements and comply with federal standards such as FedRAMP and NIST 800-53.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy and configure AWS services such as EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and others to support mission-critical applications.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation and related tools.
• Assist in system modernization efforts by supporting the design and deployment of cloud-native architectures.
• Perform security and compliance tasks including patching, logging, monitoring, and adherence to federal frameworks.
• Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and cybersecurity professionals to deliver deployment and automation solutions.
• Document system configurations, standard operating procedures, and cloud environment standards to support audits and operational continuity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field. Cloud-based certifications are preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in cloud engineering or systems administration, including a minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience with AWS
• Strong scripting capabilities in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Proficient with DevOps tools such as Jenkins or AWS CodePipeline.
• Skilled in managing Linux/Windows server environments and cloud networking concepts including DNS, VPC, and VPN.
• Familiarity with AI/ML cloud tools is a plus (e.g., Amazon BedRock, Azure OpenAI, Lex, Comprehend, etc.).

What you can expect from us:

• Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated.
• Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success.
• A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise.
• Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain.
• A workplace dedicated to supporting and improving public safety and government agencies.

Benefits:

• Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive, Company paid Aetna Health Care Medical for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
• 401(k) with company match
• Travel & performance incentives
• 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
• $5K annual training allowance
• $500 book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.

Our team of experts—skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering—brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

US Citizenship Required
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to recruiting@praescientanalytics.com and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.