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Cloud Platform Engineer- Entry Level

CredenceMcLean, VA

$70,000 - $110,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$70,000-$110,000/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

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

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FAQs About Cloud Platform Engineer- Entry Level Jobs at Credence

What is the work location for this position at Credence?
This job at Credence is located in McLean, VA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Credence?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $70,000 and $110,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Credence?
Credence lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Credence?
Credence is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Credence for this role?
Credence offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Family/Dependent Health, Paid Vacation, and Parental and Family Leave for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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