Senior Cloud Engineer CI POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

# Senior Cloud Engineer CI POLYGRAPH REQUIREDTEKsystemsContractseniorReston, Virginia, US$229k – $260kPosted Yesterday## Role OverviewTEKsystems is hiring a Senior Cloud Engineer CI POLYGRAPH REQUIRED. This is a contract role in Reston. Part of TEKsystems's Risk hiring, posted yesterday. The posted range is $229k to $260k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.## Salary ContextThis role offers $229k-$260k. The median for Senior-level Risk roles is $106k-$150k (based on 90 listings). 91% above median.## Resume Keywords to IncludeMake sure these keywords appear in your resume to improve ATS scoringPythonJavaBashAWSAzureDockerKubernetesTerraformSign up free to auto-tailor your resume with all these keywords and get a higher ATS score## Job Description### DescriptionAs Sr. Cloud Engineer III, you will be a key player in architecting, designing, and implementing cloud solutions that empower our clients to leverage the full potential of cloud technologies. You will be responsible for the development of a robust and scalable cloud infrastructure, serve as a technical mentor who guides, supports and accelerates the professional growth of junior engineers, all while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery to the missions.What you’ll do:Support the design and implementation of cloud-based architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security in alignment with industry best practices.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and optimize cloud infrastructure.Mentor and provide technical guidance to a team of cloud engineers, reviewing their work, and helping them solve complex technical challenges.Engage with stakeholders to translate technical requirements into actionable solutions, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and stay current on evolving cloud technologies and compliance standards.Provide requirement decomposition/definition and engineering expertise to assure program requirements are developed and sustained.Prepare operating instructions and end user training.Develop and implement cloud governance strategies, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.Lead efforts to automate deployment, monitoring, and management processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual intervention.Act as a subject matter expert on cloud engineering best practices, participating in knowledge sharing and contributing to the company's technical community.Participate in all phases of risk management assessments and architecture.What you’ll need to succeed:Minimum 10 years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect or similar role, with a strong emphasis on cloud-based solution design and architecture.Extensive experience building and leading AWS cloud infrastructure solutions at scale across multiple classification domains (IL5 to IL6+) simultaneously.Extensive hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, EBS, etc.Expert-level skills in creating, managing, and hardening desktop OS images across multiple classification domains in the cloud using AMIs.In-depth understanding of cloud architecture patterns, microservices, serverless computing, containers (Docker, Kubernetes), and related technologies.Expertise integrating with enterprise authentication and authorization systems.Strong background in infrastructure-as-code (IAC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a track record of developing innovative solutions to challenging technical problems.In-depth understanding of cloud security best practices and experience implementing security controls in a cloud environment.Excellent scripting and programming skills (Python, Bash, etc.).Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Active TS//SCI with CI polyCurrent certifications to meet 8140/8570 standards (e.g. Security+ or above)### SkillsCloud, Aws, Devops, Automation, Terraform, Python, Architecture, Infrastructure, Linux, Scripting, Kubernetes, Security, Ansible, Windows, Jenkins, Java, DockerTop Skills DetailsCloud,Aws,Devops,Automation,Terraform,Python,Architecture,Infrastructure,Linux,Scripting,KubernetesAdditional Skills & QualificationsONSITECI POLYExperience LevelExpert LevelJob Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Reston, VA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $110.00 - $125.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:* Medical, dental & vision* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital* 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)* Short and long-term disability* Health Spending Account (HSA)* Transportation benefits* Employee Assistance Program* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Reston,VA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr