Senior Cloud Engineer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security, AWS Administration, AWS Config, AWS Networking

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

CLOUD ENGINEER SENIOR

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Cloud Engineer Senior and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Cloud Engineer Senior, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Mississippi Medicaid. You will play a crucial role in cloud engineering describe how the role will have an impact on the customer’s mission.
drive operations forward.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to join our team. This role will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for our client’s AWS environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive and autonomous professional who excels in managing cloud infrastructure, maintaining resources, and implementing cost-effective and efficient solutions. Working directly with the client, the Senior Cloud Engineer will ensure the environment is optimized, well-monitored, and cost-efficient while delivering expert recommendations for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, monitor, and support the client’s AWS cloud environment, including installations and resource provisioning.
• Proactively monitor resource usage, evaluate costs, and deliver strategies to optimize expenditures within the AWS environment.
• Provide expert recommendations for improvement, addressing the client’s cloud infrastructure and identifying opportunities for greater efficiency and innovation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and SME for all cloud-related queries, ensuring alignment with the client’s business goals.
• Work directly with client stakeholders to ensure cloud services meet operational requirements while adhering to security and compliance standards.
• Draft and submit IT-related requests on behalf of the client, reducing operational overhead for the client’s internal teams.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting, incident response, and resolution for any issues related to the AWS environment.
• Stay updated with AWS advancements and industry best practices, integrating new solutions into the existing environment as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a cloud engineering role, with a focus on AWS services.
• Expert knowledge of AWS platform and services, including compute, storage, networking, and security.
• Proven ability to monitor cloud environments, manage cost efficiencies, and optimize resource utilization at a production scale.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with client stakeholders at multiple levels of technical expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a trusted advisor, with a balanced approach to technical problem solving and client interfacing.
• Experience with cloud monitoring tools and techniques.
• Strong technical writing skills for creating operational documentation and IT-related requests.
• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator) strongly preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Self-motivated and proactive problem-solver with keen attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and client-facing communication skills.
• Adaptable to changing cloud technologies and environments.
• Dedication to continuous improvement and learning.

If you excel in designing and maintaining efficient cloud architectures while creating meaningful and client-focused solutions, we want to hear from you!

The likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel