Cloud Engineer IV Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense. Required Skills: At least 10 years of proven experience in cloud engineering, with expertise in designing, implementing, and managing advanced cloud solutions Demonstrated experience in designing and deploying AWS cloud infrastructure solutions at scale, supporting multiple classification domains (e.g., IL5 to IL6+) Comprehensive hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and core services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and EBS Expert proficiency in creating, managing, and securing server OS images in cloud environments across multiple classification domains using AWS AMIs Extensive experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools, including Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible, to automate cloud infrastructure Proven expertise in configuring and troubleshooting Linux and Windows Server operating systems in production environments Deep understanding of cloud security principles and hands-on experience implementing advanced security controls in cloud environments Strong scripting and programming skills in languages such as Python and Bash, with a focus on automating cloud tasks Experience working in operational environments, including managing ticket queues and leveraging knowledge bases for issue resolution Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Active Comptia Security+ or other 8140/8570 certificate with at least 1 year before expiration Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or AWS Sysops Administrator Company Benefits: Cornerstone Defense offers a comprehensive list of benefits, designed to give employees and their families several options to choose from when selecting benefits that best fit their needs. These offerings include not only a full suite of the traditional Medical/Dental/Vision insurances, but also a number of other benefits and perks to include, but not limited to: A 401(K) plan with a company match, tuition and training assistances, paid vacation/leave, a fitness reimbursement program, college savings plan, commuter benefits, financial advisory services, flex spending accounts, health savings accounts, STD/LTD coverage, life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance programs, life financial planning assistance, and legal resources.