Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

Position Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to provide expert cloud engineering support. The successful candidate will be responsible for building, integrating, and deploying multi-cloud environments that support data science and emerging technology prototypes. This role involves key activities such as cloud infrastructure automation, hardening, operations, and maintenance. Join our team and contribute to the development and deployment of cutting-edge cloud solutions that support data science and emerging technologies. If you have a passion for cloud engineering and a track record of delivering innovative solutions, we would love to hear from you.
This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities
Design and govern AWS infrastructure supporting the application portfolio, including VPC design, subnet segmentation, routing, NAT gateways, and security groups.
Develop and implement IAM policy designs aligned with least-privilege principles.
Provide solutions architecture for new applications, including deployment strategy, service selection, and integration patterns.
Engage in infrastructure-as-code development and maintenance using tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, and AWS CDK.
Manage various environments, including development, staging, and production, ensuring seamless integration with enterprise security controls like Palo Alto firewalls.
Develop architectural documentation to support Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements.
Implement cloud cost governance and optimization strategies to ensure efficient resource usage.
Build, integrate, and deploy multi-cloud environments to support data science and emerging technology prototypes.
Automate cloud infrastructure processes, ensuring robust hardening, operations, and maintenance.
Establish and manage continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, with a strong emphasis on integrating security into all pipeline stages.
Implement identity management solutions to ensure secure access and operations.
Deploy capabilities via CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient and secure delivery of services.
Maintain server and database compliance, including regular patching and updates.
Automate tasks using scripting languages to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
Support activities to obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) for prototypes, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
Proven experience in cloud engineering, particularly with AWS, and a strong understanding of multi-cloud environments.
Expertise in cloud infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipeline management, and security integration.
Experience with identity management and compliance maintenance, including server and database patching.
Proficiency in scripting languages for automation purposes.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $80,600.00 - $198,400.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well-being programs
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