Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to provide expert cloud engineering support. The successful candidate will be responsible for building, integrating, and deploying multi-cloud environments that support data science and emerging technology prototypes. This role involves key activities such as cloud infrastructure automation, hardening, operations, and maintenance. Join our team and contribute to the development and deployment of cutting-edge cloud solutions that support data science and emerging technologies. If you have a passion for cloud engineering and a track record of delivering innovative solutions, we would love to hear from you. This position is located in our Fairfax, VA or Lafayette, LA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your Future Duties And Responsibilities:

Design and govern AWS infrastructure supporting the application portfolio, including VPC design, subnet segmentation, routing, NAT gateways, and security groups. Develop and implement IAM policy designs aligned with least-privilege principles. Provide solutions architecture for new applications, including deployment strategy, service selection, and integration patterns. Engage in infrastructure-as-code development and maintenance using tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, and AWS CDK. Manage various environments, including development, staging, and production, ensuring seamless integration with enterprise security controls like Palo Alto firewalls. Develop architectural documentation to support Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements. Implement cloud cost governance and optimization strategies to ensure efficient resource usage. Build, integrate, and deploy multi-cloud environments to support data science and emerging technology prototypes. Automate cloud infrastructure processes, ensuring robust hardening, operations, and maintenance. Establish and manage continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, with a strong emphasis on integrating security into all pipeline stages. Implement identity management solutions to ensure secure access and operations. Deploy capabilities via CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient and secure delivery of services. Maintain server and database compliance, including regular patching and updates. Automate tasks using scripting languages to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention. Support activities to obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) for prototypes, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role:

Proven experience in cloud engineering, particularly with AWS, and a strong understanding of multi-cloud environments. Expertise in cloud infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipeline management, and security integration. Experience with identity management and compliance maintenance, including server and database patching. Proficiency in scripting languages for automation purposes. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Skills:

• Docker
• GitHub

What You Can Expect From Us:

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.