Cloud Platform Engineer- Entry Level Job at Credence, Mc Lean, VA

  • Credence
  • Mc Lean, VA

Job Description

At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war-fighters and secure our nation for a better future. We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success. Credence is seeking an entry/junior-level Cloud Platform Engineer to support secure AWS hosting environments for Department of War customers. You will join an established platform team, learn from senior engineers, and take on increasing ownership of operational and automation work. Responsibilities Support day-to-day operation of AWS platform services, including monitoring, logging, access control, patching, backup, and configuration management. Resolve operational tickets and escalate complex issues with clear documentation. Turn recurring manual tasks into scripts, automation, and standardized deployment patterns. Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) under senior engineer guidance. Help onboard workloads to platform services and standard deployment patterns. Keep runbooks, procedures, and system documentation accurate. Work with Cloud Engineers, Solutions Architects, and Cybersecurity staff to meet DoD security and compliance requirements Requirements 0–3 years of experience in cloud, DevOps, systems administration, IT infrastructure, or a related field. Internships, labs, and military experience count. AWS certification, or the ability to obtain one within the first 90 days. Working knowledge of core AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch). Basic scripting ability (Python, Bash, or PowerShell). Familiarity with Linux and Git-based workflows. Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust determination. Preferred Qualifications AWS Associate-level certification. CompTIA Security+ certification. Hands-on Terraform or CloudFormation experience, including personal or academic projects. Exposure to Docker and ECS/EKS. Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins). Prior work in a federal or DoD environment. Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Compensation The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000–$110,000, depending on experience, technical depth, certifications, and overall qualifications. Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources

Job Tags

Temporary work, Internship

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