Senior Cloud Engineer

Senior Cloud Engineer

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.

• 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.

• Strong expertise in AWS services (S3, EC2, ECS, RDS, VPC, Cloud Watch) and Windows Server administration.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, Dev Sec Ops  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.

Must possess active TS/SCI clearance to be considered for this role.

U.S. Citizenship.

Typical salary range starts at $155,000 and stretches up to $185,000. Additional rewards include a comprehensive benefits package, a culture that supports growth, and opportunities to make a real impact.

• Health & Retirement: comprehensive health benefits package and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Education:
  
  company‑sponsored continuing education program to support degree or certification pursuits.
• Work/Life Balance: generous paid time off, 10 paid holidays per year, and flexible work options.
• Philanthropy: annual volunteering and charitable contributions supported by the company.

NSI/Synergy ECP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.