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Millennium Corporation

AWS DevOps Engineer

Lead automation initiatives and provide guidance/mentoring to junior engineering staff. * Create ... AWS certifications (DevOps Engineer Professional, Solutions Architect, or SysOps Administrator)

INSPYR Solutions

AWS DevOps/Platform Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$50.25 - $69/hr

Mentor mid-level/junior engineers. Requirements * 5+ years working in the AWS ecosystem as a DevOps/Platform engineer, deep AWS expertise. * 5+ years working with IaC tools like, Terraform or ...

MSR Cosmos

Sr. AWS Architect

Dallas, TX · On-site

$64 - $84/hr

Core Engineering is the platform backbone enabling this shift. We're searching for an elite AWS ... This is not a junior or mid‑level role. The architect must be equally strong in design and ...

System One

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$133K - $170K/yr

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer 100% Remote U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder status and the ability ... Mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps standards, automation, and technical excellence across ...

System One

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$133K - $170K/yr

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer 100% Remote U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder status and the ability ... Mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps standards, automation, and technical excellence across ...

System One

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$133K - $170K/yr

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer 100% Remote U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder status and the ability ... Mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps standards, automation, and technical excellence across ...

System One

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$133K - $170K/yr

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer 100% Remote U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder status and the ability ... Mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps standards, automation, and technical excellence across ...

Prolim Global

Senior Golang AWS Developer

Plano, TX · On-site

$115K - $149K/yr

PROLIM Global Corporation (www.prolim.com) is currently seeking 3 open position junior , midlevel and senior Golang AWS Developer for location plano texas United States for one of our Top clients

System One

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$133K - $170K/yr

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer 100% Remote U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder status and the ability ... Mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps standards, automation, and technical excellence across ...

System One

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$133K - $170K/yr

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer 100% Remote U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder status and the ability ... Mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps standards, automation, and technical excellence across ...

System One

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$133K - $170K/yr

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer 100% Remote U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder status and the ability ... Mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps standards, automation, and technical excellence across ...

System One

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$133K - $170K/yr

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer 100% Remote U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder status and the ability ... Mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps standards, automation, and technical excellence across ...

System One

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$133K - $170K/yr

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer 100% Remote U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder status and the ability ... Mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps standards, automation, and technical excellence across ...

System One

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$133K - $170K/yr

Senior AWS DevOps Engineer 100% Remote U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder status and the ability ... Mentor junior engineers and promote DevOps standards, automation, and technical excellence across ...

INSPYR Solutions

AWS DevOps/Platform Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$50.25 - $69/hr

Mentor mid-level/junior engineers. Requirements * 5 years working in the AWS ecosystem as a DevOps/Platform engineer, deep AWS expertise. * 5 years working with IaC tools like, Terraform or ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior aws engineer in the United States is $71,799.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Junior AWS Engineer should have foundational knowledge of cloud computing concepts, networking, and scripting languages, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with AWS services (such as EC2, S3, and Lambda), basic DevOps tools, and industry certifications like AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving skills, eagerness to learn, and effective communication help individuals succeed in collaborative, fast-paced environments. These abilities are important because they enable Junior AWS Engineers to contribute efficiently to cloud infrastructure projects while adapting to evolving technology and team needs.

What does a junior AWS engineer do?

As a Junior AWS Engineer, you'll typically work on supporting existing cloud infrastructure, assisting with deployments, automation scripts, and helping to resolve technical issues under the guidance of more experienced engineers. Your daily tasks may include monitoring cloud resources, implementing security best practices, and participating in team meetings to discuss ongoing projects. You'll often collaborate with developers, senior engineers, and IT staff, gaining hands-on experience across different AWS services. This exposure not only helps you build your technical skills but also prepares you for more specialized or advanced cloud engineering roles as your career progresses.

What is a junior AWS engineer?

A Junior AWS Engineer is an entry-level cloud computing professional who assists in designing, deploying, and managing AWS-based infrastructure. They work with services like EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda to support cloud applications. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, automation, and implementing security best practices. Strong knowledge of networking, scripting, and monitoring tools like CloudWatch is often required. This role is ideal for individuals eager to grow their expertise in cloud computing and DevOps.

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AWS DevOps Engineer

Millennium Corporation

Remote

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Overview
Millennium is proud to be part of the Markon enterprise, a network of specialized organizations united in support of critical national security missions. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver results by expanding our technical depth, operational reach, and access to a broader bench of proven experts, ensuring our customers continue to receive best-in-class cybersecurity support.
Since 2004, Millennium has operated at the forefront of cybersecurity. Our elite team of over 300 professionals brings an unmatched record of performance across Red Team Operations, Defensive Cyber Operations, Software Engineering, and Technical Engineering. As home to the largest contingent of contracted Red Team operators supporting the Department of Defense, Millennium delivers unparalleled threat intelligence and battle-tested expertise to both DoD and federal civilian customers.
What We Believe
Millennium is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Responsibilities
Millennium is seeking a REMOTE AWS DevOps Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) Expeditionary Enterprise Systems and Services (E2S2) Division. NIWC Atlantic provides design, acquisition, and sustainment services for Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Information Technology (IT) systems).
This is a mid-to-senior level engineering position that focuses on the design, optimization, and sustainment of AWS cloud environments for the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC). The engineer will act as a bridge between technical infrastructure management and federal compliance, ensuring high performance, security, and availability within a fast-paced, government-contracted environment.
*An active Secret clearance is required for consideration*
The AWS DevOps Engineer will:
  • Engineer and maintain optimal performance and availability of customer AWS environments using IaC and automation.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues and provide support for technical hurdles related to cloud systems.
  • Work closely with IT stakeholders, developers, security analysts, and project managers to align infrastructure with business goals.
  • Lead automation initiatives and provide guidance/mentoring to junior engineering staff.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for architecture decisions, automation processes, and compliance artifacts.

Qualifications
  • Active Secret Security Clearance
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field (Bachelor's degree must be ABET-accredited; degree from a regionally accredited institution)
  • 10+ years of software or network engineering experience with a Master's degree or 14+ years with a Bachelor's degree
  • Experience designing, developing, and maintaining software, network solutions, and specialized applications
  • Current CompTIA Security+ and Agile Developer or Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) certifications
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, Terraform/CloudFormation, Python, Bash, or PowerShell, CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes, and AWS networking services (VPC, Route 53, Transit Gateway, VPN)
Preferred Qualifications
  • AWS certifications (DevOps Engineer Professional, Solutions Architect, or SysOps Administrator)
  • ITIL or PMP certification
  • Experience managing production Kubernetes environments
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Splunk, Datadog, or ELK Stack
  • Experience supporting enterprise cloud or DevSecOps environments

This position is remote but visits to customer site (Charleston, SC) will be required. Currently, customer site visits for Program Increment Planning occur four times per year, one week each.
Business Development
Assist with Business Development activities as required to support Millennium's strategic business objectives, which may include but not limited to participation in technical interviews, creation of technical documentation, general proposal writing support and proposal color reviews.
Physical Requirements
  • Must be comfortable with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds at a time.

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