Automation Engineer Top Secret Clearance | Charleston, SC

Automation Engineer – Top Secret Clearance | Charleston, SC 

Cambridge International Systems, Inc. 

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security. 

We are currently seeking an Automation Engineer to support operations in Charleston, SC. This is a full-time CONUS position requiring an active DoD Top Secret clearance.  

What You’ll Do 

As an Automation Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, automating, and securing scalable cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines, that support U.S. government missions and enterprise operations. You will: 

• Infrastructure Automation: Design and maintain repeatable infrastructure deployments using IaC methodologies (CloudFormation/Terraform). 

• Pipeline Management: Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and rollback (GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline). 

• Cloud Operations: Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and diagnostic solutions (CloudWatch, AWS Config, Splunk) to resolve complex infrastructure issues. 

• Integration: Facilitate the integration of AWS cloud services with on-premises systems and hybrid environments. 

• Collaboration & Leadership: Work with cross-functional teams (developers, security analysts) and mentor junior engineers while leading automation initiatives. 

• Technical Documentation: Write detailed documentation for architecture decisions, automation processes, and compliance artifacts. 

What You’ll Bring 

Required Qualifications: 

• Education & Experience:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or Mathematics with field of concentration in computer science. 

  • 10 years of experience with Masters or 14 years with Bachelors in Computer Engineering or Computer Science from an ABET-accredited program. 

  • Federal Standards: Working knowledge of FISMA and NIST 800-53. 

  • Security Best Practices: Implementation of IAM policies, encryption, logging, and monitoring. 

  • Risk Mitigation: Ability to assess and mitigate risks in cloud environments specifically to meet evolving government requirements. 

  • Access Control: Strict adherence to federal security protocols and identity management. 

• Technical Expertise:  

  • Cloud Platforms: Deep expertise in AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC, RDS). 

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Advanced proficiency in CloudFormation and Terraform. 

  • Scripting & Development: Expert-level Python, Bash, or PowerShell; experience with AWS SDKs and CLI. 

  • Networking: Strong knowledge of VPC peering, Transit Gateway, Route 53, VPNs, and firewall management. 

  • Configuration Management: Experience with Ansible and AWS Systems Manager. 

  • Containers (Preferred): Familiarity with Docker, ECS, EKS, and Kubernetes. 

  • Tooling: Hands-on experience with GitLab CI, CloudWatch, and either Python or Bash. 

• Certifications: 

  • Certification/training in accordance with DoD 8570.1M / 8140 (e.g., Security+ CE, CISSP, Network+ CE). 

  • Must have a current and active DoD Top Secret security clearance. 

  • Proficient with modern IT tools and infrastructure technologies 

Preferred (Nice to Have): 

• Professional AWS Certifications: DevOps Engineer Professional or Solutions Architect Professional. 

• Associate AWS Certifications: SysOps Administrator or Solutions Architect Associate. 

• Project/Process Certifications: ITIL or PMP. 

Travel & Passport 

• Some overnight stays possible.  

Work Environment 

• Compliance with vaccination and medical requirements for TDY/OCONUS roles as per Vaccine Recommendations by AOR | Health.mil. 

• This position requires working in a stressful environment, dealing with conflict, working under pressure and with strict deadlines, focus and attention to detail 

Office setting: 

• Primarily an office-based role in Charleston, SC 

• Standard desk/computer work with flexibility for walking and movement on site. 

• Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. 

• Work is physically comfortable; the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc. 

• May be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.   

Background & Security 

• Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation 

• Alcohol and Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance 

Benefits & Perks 

We believe in investing in our team—both professionally and personally: 

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance 

• 401(k) immediate vesting and match 

• Paid time off and company holidays 

• Generous tuition & training support 

• Relocation assistance 

• Sign-on and performance-based bonuses 

• Employee referral program 

• Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more 

Join Us 

If you're driven by mission, technology, and teamwork—we want to hear from you. Cambridge is growing, and this position is just one of many opportunities on our global team. Know someone perfect for the role? Referrals are welcome—both employees and non-employees may qualify for a bonus. 

Apply today and help shape the future of secure cloud computing for national security. 

About Cambridge International Systems 

At Cambridge, we recognize innovation and agility grow through teamwork. By working collaboratively, listening proactively, and engaging across functions we create solutions that build on the best ideas our employees bring to the table. We are committed to one another, to persevere in order to get the job done, and to do so with integrity every time. Learn more at www.cbridgeinc.com.  

We are an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to any protected status under applicable law or other similar factors that are not job-related.  We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment.  Selected applicants may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification. 

We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with federal, state, and local law.  If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact our Recruiting Team at [email protected].