DecisionPoint | Cortek

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Overview DecisionPoint seeks a Cloud Configuration Engineer to implement cloud architecture standards, maintain configuration baselines, and ensure cloud configuration compliance across a large federal and DoD-aligned mission environment. This role maintains AWS GovCloud configuration integrity using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), supports CMDB accuracy for cloud resources, and enforces cloud configuration governance aligned with IL5 and Zero Trust principles. The Cloud Configuration Engineer works closely with cloud architects, cybersecurity teams, DevSecOps engineers, and system administrators to ensure cloud environments remain consistent, secure, and aligned with enterprise technical standards. This position is fully remote. Note: By applying to this position, you acknowledge and consent to having your resume included in an active competitive government contract bid. Duties & Responsibilities The Cloud Configuration Engineer will: Implement cloud architecture standards using Infrastructure-as-Code tooling (Terraform, CloudFormation). Maintain cloud configuration baselines for IL5 AWS GovCloud environments. Update and validate CMDB entries related to cloud resources, configurations, and dependencies. Monitor cloud configuration drift and enforce compliance with enterprise standards. Support configuration audits, remediation actions, and version control for baseline updates. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with RMF controls, STIGs, and IL5 cloud requirements. Work with DevSecOps engineers to integrate IaC into CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments. Assist in cloud asset inventory, tagging standards, and configuration documentation. Support troubleshooting of configuration-related issues across cloud services. Produce configuration diagrams, baseline documentation, and change control artifacts. Participate in Change Control Board (CCB) reviews for cloud configuration changes. Qualifications Clearance Requirement Must hold an active Top Secret clearance, supported by a Tier 5 background investigation. Education (Required) Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Experience (Required) Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, systems administration, or configuration management. Experience implementing cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code tools. Experience maintaining configuration baselines, CMDB updates, or configuration governance. Experience supporting IL5 or federal cloud environments. Technical Knowledge (Required) Knowledge of AWS GovCloud services and cloud resource configuration. Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent IaC tooling. Understanding of configuration management, CMDB practices, and baseline control. Knowledge of DoD cloud security requirements, RMF, and Zero Trust alignment. Technical Knowledge (Preferred) Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment patterns. Experience with cloud compliance monitoring tools (AWS Config, Prisma, etc.). Familiarity with container platforms or microservices architectures. Certifications Required: CompTIA Security+ Preferred: ITIL v4 Foundation AWS Administrator or Solutions Architect certification CMDB or configuration management certifications Skills Strong attention to detail and configuration accuracy. Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration skills. Ability to manage configuration baselines in dynamic cloud environments. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Ability to document and maintain accurate configuration standards and artifacts. Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws. Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.