Cloud Operations Engineer, Senior (AWS)

TL;DR

Senior Cloud Operations Engineer (AWS): Managing and enhancing cloud environments for enterprise-grade applications with an accent on infrastructure as code and security compliance. Focus on scaling IAM roles, provisioning networks and storage, and automating CI/CD pipelines within AWS.

Location: Remote (US) — Must be based in the US and possess an active Top Secret clearance

Salary: $99,000 – $225,000 per year

Company

Global consulting firm providing strategic and technical services to the US government.

What you will do

• Manage, administer, and enhance cloud environments to ensure continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution.
• Design and implement software applications using Agile methods, leveraging tools like GitLab, Jira, and Confluence.
• Build and scale IAM roles and policies for enterprise-grade AWS applications.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Provision computer networking, storage, and virtual machines (VMs) to support the platform.
• Mentor and supervise team members while developing innovative solutions to complex technical problems.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance is required.
• Must be based in the United States.
• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering (or 8+ years in lieu of a degree).
• DoD 8170 or 8140 IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Security+ Certification).
• AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Nice to have

• Experience with AWS API Gateway, Mulesoft, and AWS AI Services.
• Expertise in DevSecOps maturity through automated builds, regression testing, and monitoring.
• Experience with containerization and container orchestration platforms.
• Ability to automate CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs and dependent care support.
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance.
• People-first culture prioritizing collaboration, whether in person or virtual.