Job Requirements
Reston
Top Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$170,000 - $210,000
Job Description
Description:
On-site in Reston, VA
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.
Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.
Salary: $170,000 - $210,000/ yr. w2
JN -082026-108394
Responsibilities:
Experience Requirements:
On-site in Reston, VA
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.
Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.
Salary: $170,000 - $210,000/ yr. w2
JN -082026-108394
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.
Experience Requirements:
- Active TS.
- 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, and experience with low-to-high development models and tooling.
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