AWS Windows Engineer, Lead

Koniag Government Services; Vienna (AL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, seeks an AWS Windows Engineer, Lead to design, deploy, and manage Windows infrastructure within AWS. This leadership role requires steering a team of engineers, promoting best practices, and delivering secure cloud solutions.

The position requires a Top-Secret clearance and a strong background in Windows, AWS, and virtualization technologies, with a hybrid work arrangement in Vienna, VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 4+ years related experience.
• 5+ years Windows engineering experience.
• 3+ years hands-on AWS experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, deployment and management of Windows-based infrastructure in AWS.
• Oversee patching, vulnerability remediation and incident resolution.
• Mentor a team of engineers and drive best practices across cloud environments.
• Configure and manage IAM roles, security groups and directory services.

Skills

Leadership

Windows engineering

PowerShell scripting

AWS cloud

VMware/virtualization

CloudFormation/Terraform

AWS CLI

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS CLI

VMware

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Job description

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an AWS Windows Engineer, Lead with a Top-Secret security clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer in Vienna, VA. The position is hybrid, 4days onsite, 1 day telework.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Kadiak, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced AWS Windows Engineer, Lead to spearhead the design, deployment, and management of our Windows-based infrastructure within the AWS cloud ecosystem. This leadership role requires a blend of deep technical expertise and the ability to guide and mentor a team of engineers, driving best practices and innovation across our cloud environments.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Windows Infrastructure

• Deploy, configure and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022)
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
• Administer Microsoft 365 and related services
• Perform patching, updates and vulnerability remediation
• Troubleshoot complex Windows system issues

AWS Cloud and VM services

• Build and manage Windows workloads on AWS (EC2, RDS, FSx)
• Configure and maintain AWS Directory Service
• Implement cloud infrastructure using CloudFormation or Terraform
• Manage IAM roles, policies and security groups
• Optimize cloud costs and resource utilization
• Understanding of security vulnerabilities/compliance
• Develop automation using PowerShell and AWS CLI
• Familiar with VMware or virtualization platforms

Skills and Competencies

• Microsoft certifications (MCSE, Azure Hybrid Administrator or equivalent)
• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or SysOps Administrator)
• 5+ years experience in Windows engineering
• 3+ years hands-on AWS experience
• 2+ years in a technical leadership or lead engineer role
• PowerShell scripting and automation

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and develop a team
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Outstanding communication skills, able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering business value

Clearance Requirement

• Top-Secret security clearance with SCI Poly

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or + 4 years of related experience.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.