Senior AWS Cloud Engineer (Remote)

Requisition Id 14359 

Annual Salary Range:$$145,000.00 -$$180,000.00 

Work-Site Type: Remote 

 

ORNL offers a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee.  In addition, this position is considered remote-eligible for ORNL in pre-approved locations.  Remote-eligibility is not a continued guarantee and could be subject to change based on evolving organizational needs.

 

Note about pay range:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Link to benefits. https://jobs.ornl.gov/content/Benefits/?locale=en_US

 

Overview:    

We are hiring a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer in the Digital Platform Services Group of the Digital Services Infrastructure & Operations Division of the Information Technology Services Directorate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory!

 

Cloud computing allows for the modernization and consolidation of IT infrastructure, automated workloads, and the pursuit of next-generation innovation. To continue this transformation, we’re seeking qualified applicants having expertise in the strategy, design, development, and implementation of large-scale projects in the cloud. The ideal candidate is experienced in cloud-based tech, with a firm grasp of new technologies, platforms, and applications, and ability to customize them to help our business become more secure and efficient.

 

Extensive knowledge of cloud maintenance, experience leading staff, and advanced industry knowledge is key to keeping us on the cutting edge. From day one, you’ll have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of our IT operations, and an ongoing impact on our overall growth.

 

Objectives of this Role:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize AWS-based cloud infrastructure and services.
• Define, document, and enforce best practices for application deployment, infrastructure maintenance, and security compliance within AWS environments.
• Provide thought leadership and mentorship to teams, enhancing AWS cloud competencies across the organization.
• Ensure high standards of application performance, scalability, and reliability in multi-account AWS environments.

• Manage and secure AWS environments in compliance with company policies and federal security guidelines.

 

Major Duties/Responsibilities:   

 

Cloud Operations Management:

• Provide technical expertise across AWS service categories, including IaaS, PaaS, and serverless architectures.
• Design, build, maintain, document, and automate processes using tools like EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and CloudFormation.
• Implement configuration and deployment automation to improve functionality, scalability, and manageability of AWS cloud offerings.
• Develop and test disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity architectures for critical AWS resources.
• Monitor and maintain AWS environments, ensuring adherence to business a