AWS Windows Engineer

Apex Systems; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESPP

401K with company match

HSA

EAP with counseling

Corporate discounts

Professional development programs

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an experienced AWS Windows Engineer to design, implement, and maintain Windows-based infrastructure within AWS, with a strong emphasis on DevOps, automation, and infrastructure as code.

The role requires Top Secret clearance and the ability to work in a fast-paced government environment, with a mix of onsite and remote work in Vienna, VA.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance is required.
• Hands-on experience engineering Windows in AWS.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure administration in AWS.
• Strong Windows Server administration and enterprise systems management.
• Experience implementing DevOps practices and automation.
• Knowledge of scripting and automation technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and ability to work in a fast-paced government environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Windows-based infrastructure within AWS environments.
• Support cloud engineering initiatives including deployment, automation, monitoring, and optimization.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve reliability, scalability, and security.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, application, and cloud issues.
• Implement and support DevOps best practices throughout the lifecycle.
• Participate in infrastructure modernization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

AWS Windows

Windows Server

DevOps

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IaC

Job description

Job#: 3040590

AWS Windows Engineer

Location: Vienna, VA (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Clearance Required: Active Top Secret Clearance (SCI eligibility not required)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced AWS Windows Engineer. The ideal candidate will bring strong Windows engineering expertise within AWS cloud environments, combined with DevOps experience to support, maintain, and enhance cloud-based infrastructure and services.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Windows-based infrastructure within AWS environments.
• Support cloud engineering initiatives, including deployment, automation, monitoring, and optimization efforts.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams to improve system reliability, scalability, and security.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, application, and cloud-related issues.
• Implement and support DevOps best practices throughout the software development and deployment lifecycle.
• Participate in infrastructure modernization efforts and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance.
• Hands-on experience engineering and supporting Windows-based environments in AWS.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, administration, and engineering within Amazon Web Services.
• Strong understanding of Windows Server administration and enterprise systems management.
• Experience implementing DevOps practices, tools, and automation solutions.
• Knowledge of scripting and automation technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced government environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government or DoD customers.
• Familiarity with security-focused or mission-critical environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Active SCI or SCI eligibility (preferred but not required).
• Bachelor's degree preferred not required

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.
• You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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