Senior Cloud Engineer

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Senior Cloud Engineer

The Senior Cloud Engineer will design, implement, and manage enterprise level AWS solutions for U.S. Army and federal clients. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AWS products, hands-on experience in building and managing secure cloud architectures, and a strong background in navigating complex security and compliance environments. This position requires a proven leader who can work independently and within cross functional teams to enable enterprise data management platforms and support mission critical projects.

AWS Cloud Architecture and Administration: Design, implement, and manage AWS cloud architectures, including parent and child accounts within an IL6 (Impact Level 6) or similarly secure environment. Perform hands-on administration, monitoring, and optimization of AWS accounts and resources. Propose, evaluate, and implement creative AWS architecture solutions tailored to client needs.

Security and Compliance: Collaborate with IT security teams to implement, monitor, and document security controls in alignment with FedRAMP, FISMA, and DoD security standards. Develop and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation, ensuring compliance with all federal and DoD requirements.

Technical Leadership and Team Collaboration: Lead efforts to establish and maintain AWS best practices, governance, and operational standards. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on AWS capabilities and architecture strategies. Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to ensure successful integration of AWS solutions into enterprise systems.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest AWS products, services, and industry trends to propose innovative solutions for mission critical systems.
Evaluate and recommend new AWS tools and technologies to enhance operational efficiency and security.

Operational Support: Support DoD's Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS) intranet as required. Provide ongoing operational support for AWS cloud environments, troubleshooting and resolving issues promptly.

Education and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computer science, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering within a DoD environment.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (or higher, such as Professional) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Current and active Secret security clearance.
• Location flexible with preference to Ft. Eustis, Fort Belvoir or Fort Gregg-Adams

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at [email protected] or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.