Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and resilient cloud‑based solutions. As a senior member of our technical team, you will lead the architecture and deployment of complex AWS environments while ensuring alignment with federal security standards.

• Cloud Architecture & Engineering:
  Lead the design and deployment of robust AWS infrastructure, focusing on high availability, fault tolerance, and cost optimization.
• Automation & Dev Ops:
  Develop and maintain automation scripts and templates using Terraform, Cloud Formation, or Ansible to ensure consistent environment provisioning.
• Security & Compliance:
  Implement and manage security controls in alignment with NIST SP 800‑53 and CMMC requirements. Experience with AWS Security Hub, Guard Duty, and KMS is essential.
• Operations & Monitoring:
  Oversee system performance using Cloud Watch, Sentinel, or similar enterprise monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks.
• Cross‑Platform Integration:
  Support hybrid‑cloud initiatives and cross‑platform workflows, particularly where AWS services interface with Microsoft 365, Azure, or GCP.
• Technical Leadership:
  Provide mentorship to junior engineers and serve as a technical liaison between stakeholders and development teams.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent 10+ years of professional experience).
• Experience:
  
  7+ years of hands‑on experience in cloud engineering, with a primary focus on AWS.
• Certifications (Mandatory):
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Associate
  • AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer – Professional
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Advanced knowledge of AWS services: EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, IAM, and Secrets Manager.
  • Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform.
  • Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

• Multi‑Cloud
  
  Experience:
  
  Working knowledge or certifications in Microsoft Azure (e.g., AZ‑500) or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Security Frameworks:
  Familiarity with Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) or RMF processes.
• Containerization:
  Experience with Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), or ECS.
• Knowledge of:
  • NIST 800‑53 / 800‑171
  • FedRAMP / CMMC
• Familiarity with:
  • AWS Cloud Trail, Cloud Watch, Config, Security Hub
  • Azure Defender / Security Center
  • GCP Security Command Center

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (High Risk) clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements.

This is a hybrid role. Candidates are expected to work from our local office 3 days per week, with the remainder of the week available for remote work. This balance allows for high‑level collaboration on architecture sessions while providing flexibility for deep‑focus engineering tasks.

Join a team of elite technical consultants where your expertise directly impacts mission‑critical federal projects. We provide an environment that fosters continuous learning, professional growth, and the opportunity to work with a modern enterprise security technology stack.