Senior AWS Cloud Architect/Engineer

About the role

As a Senior AWS Cloud Architect/Engineer, you will be a key player in architecting, designing, and implementing cloud solutions that empower our clients to leverage the full potential of cloud technologies. You will be responsible for the development of a robust and scalable cloud infrastructure, serve as a technical mentor who guides, supports and accelerates the professional growth of junior engineers, all while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery to the missions.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement scalable AWS cloud solutions across multiple classification domains.
• Lead hands-on build of core AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, and EBS.
• Create, manage, and harden desktop OS images in the cloud across classification domains.
• Define and enforce modern cloud architecture patterns including microservices, serverless, and containerized workloads with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Implement IaC using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible for automated, repeatable delivery.
• Integrate and enforce cloud security best practices including IAM, SSO, and federation.
• Develop automation, tooling, and orchestration using Python and Bash.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams for delivery to mission objectives.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 8140/8570 certification such as Security+ or above.
• 10+ years as a Cloud Solution Architect, Senior Cloud Engineer, or similar role focused on cloud solution design and architecture.
• Extensive experience leading AWS infrastructure at scale across IL5 to IL6+ domains.
• Hands-on depth with AWS; Azure and/or GCP preferred.
• Expert skills creating and hardening cloud desktop images such as AMIs.
• Deep knowledge of microservices, serverless, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong IaC expertise with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Proven implementation of cloud security controls and enterprise authN/authZ integrations.
• Excellent Python and Bash scripting for automation.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and delivery in large-scale cloud environments.
• Clear written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect or SysOps.
• Experience with low-to-high development models and tooling.

Pay

$170,000 – $210,000/year (W2)