Cloud Developer (Cyber / SOC Environment) – Top Secret Clearance
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Cloud Developer (Cyber / SOC Environment) – Top Secret Clearance Huntsville, AL | 100% Onsite Salary: $130,000 – $170,000 + full benefits Clearance Required: Active Top Secret (ability to sit for CI Poly) Northwest Talent Solutions is recruiting a Cloud Developer to join a high-performing cyber engineering team supporting a large enterprise Security Operations Center (SOC) environment for a federal mission program. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive building secure cloud platforms, automation frameworks, and scalable cyber infrastructure within highly secure environments. You will work on cloud architecture, DevSecOps automation, and application development initiatives that enable next-generation cyber analytics, system resiliency, and secure cloud service delivery. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop cloud-based applications and services supporting cyber operations Implement cloud service delivery models including PaaS, IaaS, SaaS, and DaaS Build and automate cloud resources using DevSecOps best practices Analyze existing applications and recommend cloud migration strategies Develop and maintain secure cloud infrastructure and application stacks Debug and optimize cloud environments and distributed systems Implement strategies for system availability, resilience, and disaster recovery Support cost optimization and cloud architecture planning Manage policies and governance for secure cloud platform operations Design and deliver new cloud software products and major platform enhancements Required Qualifications: Active Top Secret Security Clearance Ability to obtain CI Polygraph Bachelor's degree required 5+ years of software development experience Experience administering Linux-based environments Experience developing, modifying, and maintaining software applications or utility programs Experience supporting cybersecurity infrastructure environments Experience implementing or maintaining cloud infrastructure and applications Preferred Qualifications: AWS certifications (Cloud Practitioner or DevOps Engineer Associate) Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) Experience with Python development Experience with Splunk and SQL/Oracle platforms Experience integrating third-party components and automation capabilities Experience improving and automating operations and maintenance workflows What Makes This Opportunity Unique: Work within a large enterprise cyber operations environment Build secure cloud platforms supporting national security missions Collaborate with high-performing engineering and cyber defense teams Opportunity to influence cloud architecture and platform modernization Benefits: Competitive salary Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with employer match Paid time off and holidays Life and disability insurance Relocation assistance available About Northwest Talent Solutions: Northwest Talent Solutions specializes in placing cleared cloud, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps professionals supporting mission-critical federal programs. We partner with organizations building secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and cyber defense capabilities across the defense and intelligence communities. Candidates with an active Top-Secret clearance are encouraged to apply immediately. #TopSecretClearance #ClearedJobs #ClearedCareers #CyberSecurityJobs #CloudDeveloper #AWSJobs #CloudEngineering #DevSecOps #LinuxJobs #CyberDefense #SOCOperations #DefenseTech #GovTech #HuntsvilleJobs #TechJobs #HiringNow #NorthwestTalentSolutions