Cloud Infrastructure Engineer – Automation

Guidehouse

. Automate provisioning and lifecycle management of AWS identity, compute, storage, backups, networking, logging, and monitoring services using Terraform or similar IaC tools .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,000 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AWS infrastructure automation using Terraform, with a strong focus on CI/CD pipeline development and cybersecurity best practices. Capable of collaborating across teams to ensure operational readiness and compliance with industry standards.

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AWS Infrastructure AutomationTerraform ExpertiseCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentCybersecurity Best PracticesPublic Trust Eligibility

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Hard Skills

AWSTerraformCI/CD PipelinesPythonBashGitJenkinsDockerData Solutions DesignDisaster Recovery

Soft Skills

CollaborationIndependent WorkCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWS CodePipelineCloudWatchSplunkDatabricksAWS S3Lake FormationGlueChatGPTGitHub CopilotCursor

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – ProfessionalCompTIA Security+

Industry Keywords

Zero-TrustNIST ComplianceCIS ComplianceISO 27000Business Continuity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityDockerETLJenkinsPythonSplunkTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Automate provisioning and lifecycle management of AWS identity, compute, storage, backups, networking, logging, and monitoring services using Terraform or similar IaC tools
Deploy, configure, harden, and maintain infrastructure across AWS and hybrid environments
Standardize reusable IaC modules and improve consistency across development, test, and production environments
Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps workflows
Troubleshoot infrastructure and automation issues to ensure reliability, performance, and mission continuity
Implement logging and monitoring improvements and actionable dashboards
Apply cybersecurity best practices and support zero-trust and compliance-aligned infrastructure operations
Collaborate with security and networking teams on secure configurations, change controls, and audit-ready processes
Support business continuity, disaster recovery, and operational readiness
Collaborate with engineering, security, networking, application, data engineering, and data science teams
Enable infrastructure for data pipelines and machine learning workflows
Maintain SOPs, system diagrams, and secure configuration baselines
Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust; approved adjudication required prior to onboarding
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or related field, or four equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree
Minimum six years of hands-on experience in AWS, cloud infrastructure, and/or enterprise IT operations
Strong hands-on expertise with Terraform for AWS infrastructure automation
Experience building and operating CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices using Git, Terraform, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, and Docker
Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash
Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, zero-trust concepts, and NIST, CIS, and ISO 27000 compliance frameworks
Experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, or Kiro
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across Engineering, DevOps, and Architecture functions
Eligibility for Public Trust and ability to complete federal background screening
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional or equivalent preferred
CompTIA Security+ preferred
Experience with lakehouse platforms such as Databricks or AWS S3, Lake Formation, Glue, and Athena preferred
Ability to design and optimize AWS data solutions, including migration pipelines, ETL workflows, and serverless architectures preferred
Experience with CloudWatch and Splunk preferred
Experience supporting enterprise business continuity and disaster recovery solutions preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Flexible benefits package