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. Key Responsibilities Cloud Architecture & Engineering: Lead the design and deployment of robust AWS infrastructure, focusing on high availability, fault tolerance, and cost optimization. Automation & DevOps: Develop and maintain automation scripts and templates using Terraform, CloudFormation, 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, GuardDuty, and KMS is essential. Operations & Monitoring: Oversee system performance using CloudWatch, 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 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 DevOps 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. 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:

NIST 800‑53 / 800‑171

FedRAMP / CMMC Familiarity with: AWS CloudTrail, CloudWatch, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Global Solutions Consulting Inc