AWS Cloud Engineer Lead

Description

The company needs a cloud lead for its AWS and EKS work, a full-time role in the Information Technology category.

You will shape the cloud direction and build scalable, secure cloud environments that match business goals and sector practices, in a classified setting.

The posting is open until 3/1/2027.

Responsibilities

• Set the cloud roadmap to match business objectives, and assess and recommend AWS, EKS and related platforms and tools.
• Design scalable, secure and cost-effective architectures on AWS and EKS, and document them with diagrams, specifications and deployment guides.
• Lead implementation of cloud solutions and plan migrations of applications and data into the cloud, integrating them with EKS container platforms while keeping disruption low.
• Apply security practices and keep AWS and EKS environments compliant with industry standards and regulations, including regular security assessments and audits.
• Monitor resource use and performance across AWS and EKS, and find and fix bottlenecks.
• Advise development, operations and business teams on AWS and EKS, and mentor colleagues in cloud best practices.
• Build and run cloud budgets and cost optimization plans for AWS and EKS, track spending and introduce savings measures.
• Keep current with cloud technology and practice, especially AWS and EKS, including industry events, conferences and training.

Requirements

• Required: A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or a related field.
• Required: An active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• Required: At least 5 to 7 years of experience in cloud architecture or a similar role.
• Required: A solid grasp of cloud concepts, including IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.
• Required: Deep hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda and RDS.
• Required: Significant experience with EKS or other Kubernetes platforms.
• Required: Experience with containerization technologies.
• Required: Working knowledge of DevOps practices and tools such as Jenkins, Git and Terraform.
• Required: An active CompTIA Security+ certificate.
• Required: An additional AWS certification.
• Desired: A master's degree.
• Desired: Experience with hybrid cloud architectures.
• Desired: Knowledge of microservices architecture.
• Desired: Familiarity with serverless computing.
• Desired: Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Desired: Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desired: Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex and changing environment.
• Desired: An OpenShift certification.

Conditions

Full-time, regular position with up to 10% local travel.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph before start.

Pay depends on factors such as location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, prior experience, skills, education and certifications.

The role can be based in more than one location, so the stated salary range is the national average.

The proposed salary range is $98,500 to $206,800.

The company offers a flexible working approach and aims to equal opportunity for all.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time off.
• A flexible time off benefit that lets you take the time you need.
• Access to learning resources to support your career goals.
• Work on missions that serve the nation's safety, in a team with a track record of business success.