Lead AWS Cloud Engineer

Role Overview

• Join our innovative team as an AWS EKS Cloud Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping our cloud strategy
• Design, implement, and manage robust cloud solutions that drive our business forward
• You’ll be instrumental in leveraging AWS and EKS to create scalable, secure, and efficient cloud environments
• Develop and maintain the cloud strategy in alignment with business objectives
• Evaluate and recommend cloud services, platforms, and technologies, with a focus on AWS and EKS
• Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures leveraging AWS and EKS
• Create detailed architecture documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and deployment guides
• Lead the implementation of cloud solutions using AWS and EKS
• Plan and execute migration of applications and data to the cloud, ensuring seamless integration with EKS container platforms
• Ensure minimal disruption during migration processes
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations within AWS and EKS environments
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud environments
• Monitor and optimize cloud resource utilization and performance across AWS and EKS
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
• Work closely with development, operations, and business teams to understand requirements and provide technical guidance on AWS and EKS
• Mentor and support team members in adopting cloud best practices
• Develop and manage cloud budgeting and cost optimization strategies for AWS and EKS
• Monitor cloud spending and implement cost-saving measures
• Keep up to date with the latest cloud technologies, trends, and best practices, particularly related to AWS and EKS

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• Master’s degree preferred
• Active DOD Top Secret/SCI with CI Ploy security clearance
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cloud architecture or a related role
• Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
• Extensive experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.)
• Significant EKS or other Kubernetes experience
• Experience with containerization technologies
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Terraform).
• Active CompTIA security+ certificate
• Experience with hybrid cloud architectures
• Knowledge of microservices architecture
• Familiarity with serverless computing
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex, and dynamic environment
• OpenShift certification

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Cloud
• EC2
• Jenkins
• Kubernetes
• Microservices
• OpenShift
• Terraform

Benefits

• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• time off benefits