| Location | Washington, DC |
| Job Type | Full-time |
Bachelors required
Minimum 8 years experience
The Senior Cloud Engineer will serve as a technical expert supporting applications and other unit mission needs. The engineer will lead the design, implementation, and management of hybrid IT environments leveraging AWS cloud services and on premises Windows Server infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead engineering, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise applications hosted in AWS and on-premises Windows Server environments
Provide O&M support, including patching, hardening, system upgrades, and routine maintenance
Deliver infrastructure support during core and non-core hours as needed to meet mission requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Cloud Engineers, DBAs, and Security Engineers, to ensure system compliance, reliability, and security
Support application development, deployment, and lifecycle activities in coordination with government and contractor teams
Required Skills and Experience:
Strong expertise in AWS services (S3, EC2, ECS, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch) and Windows Server administration
Experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, DevSecOps practices, and auto-scaling solutions
Ability to independently develop cloud optimization strategies and maximize AWS capabilities
Experience with full SDLC, Agile/Scrum/Kanban, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
Strong analytical, technical, documentation, communication, and planning skills
Ability to work independently, identify system improvements, and support team growth
Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience