Key Facts

Remote From:

Illinois (USA)

Full time

Mid-level (2-5 years)

English

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Teamwork
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Collaboration
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Communication

Roles & Responsibilities

3-5 years of experience in cloud engineering or system administration, including at least 1 year of hands-on AWS experience
Strong scripting experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Strong experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins or CodePipeline
Proficiency with Linux/Windows server environments and cloud networking concepts (DNS, VPC, VPN, etc.)

Requirements:

Deploy and configure AWS services including EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and more
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using CloudFormation
Assist in system modernization and implementation of cloud-native architectures
Support security and compliance tasks including patching, logging, and adherence to FedRAMP and NIST 800-53 frameworks

PlanIT Group, LLC

About PlanIT Group, LLC

PlanIT Group is an IT and engineering professional services company which provides top-tier talent to various commercial and government customers. We also provide systems and IT infrastructure integration which allows us to bring the talent and manage the implementation. At PlanIT Group, we pride ourselves on being extremely agile, innovative, and forward thinking. At PlanIT Group, we specialize in sourcing and matching skilled professionals to meet the dynamic demands of the digital landscape. With a focus on precision and expertise, we connect companies with the right individuals, driving innovation, and success in the ever-evolving world of technology. Our customers engage us to create solutions to complex mission challenges, and PlanIT delivers. Innovation. Integration. Integrity.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 51 - 200

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Job description

PlanIT Group is seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer to support our Federal customer in the Washington, DC area. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in cloud engineering or system administration, including at least 1 year of hands-on work with AWS. Deploy and configure AWS services including EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and more.

Job Title:                           AWS Cloud Engineer
Location:                          Remote
Start Date:                       07/21/25
Duration:                          One year plus annual extensions

AWS Cloud Engineer

Deploy and configure AWS services including EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and more.
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like CloudFormation.
Assist in system modernization and implementation of cloud-native architectures.
Support security and compliance tasks including patching, logging, and adherence to FedRAMP and NIST 800-53 frameworks.
Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and cybersecurity teams on deployment and automation solutions.
Document system configurations, runbooks, and cloud environment standards for use in ongoing operations and audits.
3-5 years of experience in cloud engineering or system administration, including at least 1 year of hands-on work with AWS.
Strong scripting experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Strong experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins or CodePipeline.
Proficiency with Linux/Windows server environment and cloud networking concepts (e.g., DNS, VPC, VPN, etc.)
Familiarity/experience with artificial intelligence (AI) cloud tooling is a huge plus (e.g., Amazon BedRock, Azure OpenAI, Lex, Comprehend, etc.)

Additional Provisions:
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
• Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
• All candidates must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident.
• Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
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