AWS Windows Engineer, Lead

AWS Windows Engineer, Lead

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an AWS Windows Engineer, Lead with a Top-Secret security clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer in Vienna, VA. The position is hybrid, 4 days onsite, 1 day telework.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Kadiak, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced AWS Windows Engineer, Lead to spearhead the design, deployment, and management of our Windows-based infrastructure within the AWS cloud ecosystem. This leadership role requires a blend of deep technical expertise and the ability to guide and mentor a team of engineers, driving best practices and innovation across our cloud environments.

Windows Infrastructure:

• Deploy, configure and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022)
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
• Administer Microsoft 365 and related services
• Perform patching, updates and vulnerability remediation
• Troubleshoot complex Windows system issues

AWS Cloud and VM services:

• Build and manage Windows workloads on AWS (EC2, RDS, FSx)
• Configure and maintain AWS Directory Service
• Implement cloud infrastructure using Cloud Formation or Terraform
• Manage IAM roles, policies and security groups
• Optimize cloud costs and resource utilization
• Understanding of security vulnerabilities/compliance
• Develop automation using Power Shell and AWS CLI
• Familiar with VMware or virtualization platforms

• Microsoft certifications (MCSE, Azure Hybrid Administrator or equivalent)
• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or Sys Ops Administrator)
• 5+ years experience in Windows engineering
• 3+ years hands-on AWS experience
• 2+ years in a technical leadership or lead engineer role
• Power Shell scripting and automation

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and develop a team
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Outstanding communication skills, able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering business value

• Top-Secret security clearance with SCI Poly

• Bachelor's degree in related field or + 4 years of related experience.

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