Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Global Solutions Consulting LLC.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning environment

Professional growth opportunities

Modern enterprise technology stack

Job summary

A federal consulting firm seeks a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design and manage secure AWS solutions. Candidates need 7+ years in cloud engineering, relevant AWS certifications, and experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform. This hybrid role encourages collaboration within the office while allowing remote work flexibility. Join us to impact critical federal projects while fostering professional growth in a modern tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent 10+ years experience in related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, especially AWS.
• Must have AWS Certified Solutions Architect and other relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and deployment of AWS infrastructure for high availability.
• Develop automation scripts using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Implement security controls per NIST and CMMC requirements.
• Monitor system performance and resolve bottlenecks proactively.
• Support hybrid-cloud initiatives and technical mentorship.

Skills

AWS Services (EC2, S3, Lambda)

Terraform

CI/CD Pipelines

Security Compliance (NIST, CMMC)

Cloud Architecture

Automation (Ansible, CloudFormation)

Monitoring Tools (CloudWatch, Sentinel)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS Security Hub

Docker

Kubernetes (EKS)

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and resilient cloud‑based solutions. As a senior member of our technical team, you will lead the architecture and deployment of complex AWS environments while ensuring alignment with federal security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Architecture & Engineering: Lead the design and deployment of robust AWS infrastructure, focusing on high availability, fault tolerance, and cost optimization.
• Automation & DevOps: Develop and maintain automation scripts and templates using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to ensure consistent environment provisioning.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and manage security controls in alignment with NIST SP 800‑53 and CMMC requirements. Experience with AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, and KMS is essential.
• Operations & Monitoring: Oversee system performance using CloudWatch, Sentinel, or similar enterprise monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks.
• Cross‑Platform Integration: Support hybrid‑cloud initiatives and cross‑platform workflows, particularly where AWS services interface with Microsoft 365, Azure, or GCP.
• Technical Leadership: Provide mentorship to junior engineers and serve as a technical liaison between stakeholders and development teams.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent 10+ years of professional experience).
• Experience: 7+ years of hands‑on experience in cloud engineering, with a primary focus on AWS.
• Certifications (Mandatory):
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Associate
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Advanced knowledge of AWS services: EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, IAM, and Secrets Manager.
  • Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform.
  • Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi‑Cloud Experience: Working knowledge or certifications in Microsoft Azure (e.g., AZ‑500) or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Security Frameworks: Familiarity with Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) or RMF processes.
• Containerization: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), or ECS.
• Knowledge of:
  • NIST 800‑53 / 800‑171
  • FedRAMP / CMMC
• Familiarity with:
  • AWS CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Config, Security Hub
  • Azure Defender / Security Center
  • GCP Security Command Center

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (High Risk) clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role. Candidates are expected to work from our local office 3 days per week, with the remainder of the week available for remote work. This balance allows for high‑level collaboration on architecture sessions while providing flexibility for deep‑focus engineering tasks.

Why Join Us?

Join a team of elite technical consultants where your expertise directly impacts mission‑critical federal projects. We provide an environment that fosters continuous learning, professional growth, and the opportunity to work with a modern enterprise security technology stack.