Senior AWS Cloud Architect/Engineer
Reston
Category: Engineer
Industry: Government
Standard Hours: Open
Reference ID: JN -082026-108394
Date Posted: 08/25/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/A5aUUe
Description:
On-site in Reston, VA
As a Senior AWS Cloud Architect/Engineer, you will be a key player in architecting, designing, and implementing cloud solutions that empower our clients to leverage the full potential of cloud technologies. You will be responsible for the development of a robust and scalable cloud infrastructure, serve as a technical mentor who guides, supports and accelerates the professional growth of junior engineers, all while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery to the missions.
Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.
Salary: $170,000 - $210,000/ yr. w2
JN -082026-108394
Responsibilities:
- Architect, design, and implement scalable AWS cloud solutions across multiple classification domains.
- Lead hands-on build of core AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, and EBS.
- Create, manage, and harden desktop OS images in the cloud across classification domains.
- Define and enforce modern cloud architecture patterns including microservices, serverless, and containerized workloads with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Implement IaC using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible for automated, repeatable delivery.
- Integrate and enforce cloud security best practices including IAM, SSO, and federation.
- Develop automation, tooling, and orchestration using Python and Bash.
- Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams for delivery to mission objectives.
Experience Requirements:
- Active TS.
- 8140/8570 certification such as Security+ or above.
- 10+ years as a Cloud Solution Architect, Senior Cloud Engineer, or similar role focused on cloud solution design and architecture.
- Extensive experience leading AWS infrastructure at scale across IL5 to IL6+ domains.
- Hands-on depth with AWS; Azure and/or GCP preferred.
- Expert skills creating and hardening cloud desktop images such as AMIs.
- Deep knowledge of microservices, serverless, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Strong IaC expertise with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
- Proven implementation of cloud security controls and enterprise authN/authZ integrations.
- Excellent Python and Bash scripting for automation.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and delivery in large-scale cloud environments.
- Clear written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Nice to have: AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect or SysOps, and experience with low-to-high development models and tooling.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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