Cloud Automation Engineer

WHO WE ARE: At HumanIT, we are fueled by honesty, integrity, and hard work. Our mission is to confront our clients' most significant IT challenges head-on, providing superior solutions built on cutting-edge cybersecurity standards, advanced technology concepts, and modern business practices. By doing so, we enable our clients to focus on their core applications and services that drive their business forward. At HumanIT, we recognize and value your skills, experience, and education. Let your new adventure begin today! WHO YOU ARE: HumanIT is seeking a skilled and motivated Cloud Automation Engineer to support cloud development, automation, and DevSecOps initiatives within a secure federal environment. In this role, you will engineer scalable cloud solutions in AWS GovCloud/Cloud One, develop infrastructure-as-code, and support CI/CD automation pipelines. You enjoy solving complex technical challenges, working collaboratively, and continuously learning modern cloud technologies. Work Environment & Clearance Requirements: Work Location: Remote (U.S. based) with potential occasional client site visits Clearance Requirements: Active Secret or Top Secret clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain) Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship required Schedule: Occasional after-hours maintenance and rare emergency support may be required WHAT YOU WILL DO: Cloud Engineering & Automation Deploy and manage cloud architectures in AWS GovCloud / Cloud One Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform and Ansible Support CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Git, and automation tooling Assist in cloud migration and modernization projects Manage scalable and secure AWS environments across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS Containerization & DevSecOps Build, deploy, and support workloads using Docker, AWS ECS, and EKS Support Kubernetes orchestration and microservice deployments Automate system configurations via Ansible and scripting tools Integrate DevSecOps practices into delivery pipelines Operations, Monitoring & Cloud Security Monitor system performance and availability using AWS native tools Configure alerts and dashboards via CloudWatch and logging services Troubleshoot Linux and Windows servers in AWS environments Apply cloud security controls and best practices Collaboration & Problem Solving Partner with cross-functional engineering and security teams Document system configurations and deployment processes Provide technical support and cloud expertise to project stakeholders WHAT WE REQUIRE: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of cloud engineering or DevOps experience ➤ OR 8+ years of relevant experience Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services Experience with: Terraform and/or Ansible CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar) Bash, Python, or Groovy scripting Linux system administration Understanding of container orchestration such as EKS or ECS Familiarity with cloud security and monitoring in AWS Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills Desired Skills: Experience with AWS GovCloud or Cloud One Docker and Kubernetes experience AWS networking (VPC, Route Tables, Security Groups) Familiarity with Agile delivery (Jira/Confluence) Experience migrating workloads to AWS CompTIA Security+ or AWS certification preferred Experience with JBoss or Apache Tomcat a plus Equal Employment Opportunity Statement HumanIT Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and provides equal opportunities to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law. About HumanIT Solutions HumanIT is a team of professionals dedicated to building top-tier technologies that drive data transformation. Guided by core values—honesty, integrity, expertise, agility, and hard work—we deliver tailored, high-quality solutions with precision and commitment. Apply tot his job