Senior Cloud Engineer: Hybrid AWS & On-Prem Windows

Bow Wave LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bow Wave LLC Senior Cloud Engineer position focuses on leading design, implementation, and management of hybrid IT environments using AWS and on-premises Windows Server infrastructure. You will deliver security-driven, scalable cloud solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

This role emphasizes automation, DevSecOps practices, and adherence to SDLC methodologies. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for government-aligned projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong AWS services (S3, EC2, ECS, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch) and Windows Server administration.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, and DevSecOps practices.
• Ability to independently develop cloud optimization strategies and maximize AWS capabilities.
• Experience with full SDLC, Agile/Scrum/Kanban, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise applications hosted in AWS and on-premises Windows Server environments.
• Provide O&M support, including patching, hardening, system upgrades, and routine maintenance.
• Deliver infrastructure support during core and non-core hours as needed to meet mission requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Cloud Engineers, DBAs, and Security Engineers, to ensure system compliance, reliability, and security.
• Support application development, deployment, and lifecycle activities in coordination with government and contractor teams.

Skills

AWS services expertise

Windows Server administration

Infrastructure as Code

Automation

DevSecOps

Auto-scaling

SDLC/Agile/Kanban

Jira/Confluence

Analytical/communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Bow Wave LLC Senior Cloud Engineer position focuses on leading design, implementation, and management of hybrid IT environments using AWS and on-premises Windows Server infrastructure. You will deliver security-driven, scalable cloud solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

This role emphasizes automation, DevSecOps practices, and adherence to SDLC methodologies. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential for government-aligned projects.