AWS Windows Engineer, Lead

Koniag Services, Inc.; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

FSAs

Paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Job summary

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, seeks an AWS Windows Engineer, Lead to design, deploy, and manage Windows infrastructure in the AWS cloud. The role requires leading a team, delivering secure, scalable solutions, and ensuring best practices across our cloud environments.

The position is in Vienna, VA, hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day telework) and demands a Top-Secret clearance with SCI Poly. A bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of related experience is required, with extensive Windows

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 4+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years in Windows engineering.
• 3+ years hands-on AWS experience.
• 2+ years in a technical leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Windows-based infrastructure in AWS.
• Lead a team of engineers, guiding best practices and innovation.
• Configure AD, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy; patch and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Implement cost-efficient cloud solutions using AWS services and IaC tools.
• Develop automation with PowerShell and AWS CLI.

Skills

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

DHCP

Microsoft 365

PowerShell

AWS

Terraform/CloudFormation

IAM/Security Groups

VMware

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or +4 years related experience

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

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.

• We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

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 characteristicprotected 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.

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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 .

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