AWS Cloud Engineer Lead

CACI International•O'Fallon, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our innovative team as an AWS Cloud Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping our cloud strategy. In this role, you will design, implement, and manage robust cloud solutions that drive our business forward. You’ll be instrumental in leveraging AWS to create scalable, secure, and efficient cloud environments. Your expertise will ensure that our cloud infrastructure aligns with our strategic goals and industry best practices in a complex and classified environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
Active DOD Secret security clearance
Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud architecture or a related role, 7+ in the information technology industry
Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
Extensive experience with AWS services (EC2, ECS, Networking, S3, Lambda, RDS, EKS, etc.)
Significant EKS or other Kubernetes experience
Experience with containerization technologies, microservices architecture and serverless computing.
Knowledge of DevOps practices, tools (e.g., Gitlab, Git, Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines.
Active CompTIA security+ certificate
Additional AWS certificate

Nice To Haves

Proactive initiative and independent action.
Resilient and disciplined.
Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the cloud strategy in alignment with business objectives. Evaluate and recommend cloud services, platforms, and technologies.
Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures leveraging AWS. Create detailed architecture documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and deployment guides.
Lead the implementation of cloud solutions using AWS. Plan and execute migration of applications and data to the cloud, ensuring seamless integration with ECS container platforms. Ensure minimal disruption during migration processes.
Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations within AWS environments. Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud environments.
Monitor and optimize cloud resource utilization and performance across AWS. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
Work closely with development, operations, and business teams to understand requirements and provide technical guidance on AWS. Mentor and support team members in adopting cloud technologies and best practices.
Develop and manage cloud budgeting and cost optimization strategies for AWS. Monitor cloud spending and implement cost-saving measures.
Keep up to date with the latest cloud technologies, trends, and best practices, particularly related to AWS.