Senior AWS Cloud Architect — Security & DevOps Lead

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.

The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert in AWS, possessing a deep understanding of infrastructure-as-code (IaC), automated CI/CD pipelines, and cloud security best practices. While our primary environment is AWS, experience navigating multi-cloud ecosystems (Azure and GCP) is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

· 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.

Required Qualifications

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Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent 10+ years of professional experience).

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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

o AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer – Professional

o AWS Certified Security – Specialty

· Technical Proficiency:
* Advanced knowledge of AWS services: EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, IAM, and Secrets Manager.

o Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform.

o Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications

· 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:

o NIST 800-53 / 800-171

o FedRAMP / CMMC

Familiarity with:

· AWS Cloud Trail, Cloud Watch, Config, Security Hub

· Azure Defender / Security Center

· GCP Security Command Center

Security Clearance Requirements

· 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.

Work Environment

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.

Why Join Us?

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.