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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Washington, DC

**Type:** Contract-to-Hire

**Category:** Architecture

**Industry:** Government

**Reference ID:** JN -092025-103845

**Date Posted:** 11/24/2025

**Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/KPLCOR

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Description:

100% on site in Washington, DC

Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets

_This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._ _Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance._

_Rate: $52-62/ hr. w2_

Responsibilities:

+ Architect, build, and design solutions integrating public Cloud services

+ Create and update cloud environment configurations for application workloads

+ Utilize Infrastructure as Code for automation platforms

+ Provide operational support and communicate with cloud leadership

+ Identify opportunities to improve security posture in cloud environments

+ Collaborate with development teams on cloud workload solutions

Experience Requirements:

+ 5 years experience with Microsoft Azure or AWS Cloud

+ Understanding of infrastructure components: compute, network, storage

+ Shell scripting and command line proficiency

+ Infrastructure as Code: CloudFormation, Terraform

+ Scripting: PowerShell, Python

+ Configuration of Azure and AWS environments

Education Requirements:

+ Bachelors Degree required

_Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._

_W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._

_Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact [email protected]._

_About Eliassen Group:_

_Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._

_Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._

_Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_