Cloud Engineer – TS/SCI with Polygraph Required

About the Team

  • At Core Interface, we believe great software is built by small teams of thoughtful engineers working on meaningful problems.
  • Our work supports mission-critical federal programs in secure, accredited government cloud environments where reliability, auditability, and security posture are non-negotiable.
  • We’re growing our cloud engineering team and are looking for engineers across multiple experience levels who can own the infrastructure layer, drive cloud-native adoption, and hold a high bar for security and operational rigor.

What You’ll Do in This Role

  • Design and implement cloud-native architectures for data ingestion, processing, storage, and delivery
  • Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code configurations for consistent, auditable deployments
  • Define and enforce cloud security best practices including IAM, encryption, VPC configuration, and least-privilege access
  • Collaborate with data and backend engineering teams to integrate cloud services end-to-end
  • Monitor system health, optimize cost and performance, and support incident response
  • Maintain clear documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and operational runbooks

Required Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
  • Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud, Microsoft Azure Government, or an equivalent accredited government cloud environment
  • Proficiency with Infrastructure as IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
  • Container orchestration experience with Kubernetes and/or Docker
  • Strong understanding of cloud security fundamentals including IAM, VPC, encryption, and secrets management
  • Software development fundamentals in Python and/or Java; RESTful API experience
  • Clear communication skills in collaborative engineering environments

Additional Strengths That Stand Out

  • Relevant cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Data Engineer, or Microsoft Azure equivalent)
  • Experience with cloud-native data services such as Glue, S3, Kinesis, Synapse, or Data Factory
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices in a classified environment
  • Experience with ATO processes and STIG requirements for cloud deployments

Core Interface Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision (employee + family)
  • 401(k) with 6% company contribution
  • 4 weeks PTO plus 11 federal holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Government shutdown protection
  • Tuition assistance and technical training
  • Internet, phone, and fitness reimbursements
  • Referral bonuses and spot awards
  • Quarterly team events

Commitment to Inclusion

  • Core Interface is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to building a workplace where everyone can contribute and grow.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status under applicable law.

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