AWS Cloud Engineer, Senior

Hurlburt Field, FL

About the role

Are you looking for an opportunity to share your experience implementing security systems to safeguard our nation? As an AWS Cloud Engineer, you'll design, build, and enhance cloud environments that help clients achieve complex technical and mission objectives. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that support digital transformation and modernization efforts. Applying your technical depth and problem-solving skills, you'll develop innovative cloud architectures, optimize performance, and ensure compliance with stringent security and information assurance requirements. Working independently with minimal guidance, you'll help shape cloud strategies, implement automation, and drive continuous improvement across multiple environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage, administer, and optimize AWS cloud environments to ensure reliability, scalability, and security
• Design, implement, and maintain software applications while leveraging Linux operating systems and Bash scripting to support automated workflows and operational tasks
• Design and implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for secure cloud deployments
• Build resilient, scalable systems using AWS core services, including EC2, S3, and Lambda
• Apply AWS networking concepts such as VPCs, subnets, and security groups to ensure proper connectivity, segmentation, and security
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud issues to provide rapid and sustainable solutions
• Evaluate and recommend emerging AWS services and tools
• Mentor junior engineers while promoting best practices in automation, monitoring, and cloud security

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience deploying and maintaining AWS cloud environments and resources
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining software applications
• Experience using Linux operating systems and Bash scripting
• Knowledge of AWS core services such as EC2, S3, or Lambda
• Knowledge of AWS networking concepts such as VPCs, subnets, or security groups
• Ability to work in an Agile, team-based environment using collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• Ability to obtain a DoD IAT Level II or Level III Certification within 6 months of hire date

Nice to have

• Experience with Java, C, C++, or Go
• Experience with build automation, IaC, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, or DevSecOps
• Experience interacting with AWS APIs programmatically such as Boto3
• Experience writing and maintaining CloudFormation templates
• Experience diagnosing and resolving issues within AWS environments
• Experience with software or systems architecture
• Knowledge of IAM roles, policies, users, and groups
• Master's degree
• DoD IAT Level II or Level III Certification

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Benefits

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs, including:

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance
• Work-life programs and dependent care
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company values

Pay

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

This posting will close within 90 days from the posting date.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.