AWS Windows Engineer, Lead

Koniag Government Services, LLC • Vienna, VA

2d • $145,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced AWS Windows Engineer, Lead to spearhead the design, deployment, and management of our Windows-based infrastructure within the AWS cloud ecosystem. This leadership role requires a blend of deep technical expertise and the ability to guide and mentor a team of engineers, driving best practices and innovation across our cloud environments.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in Windows engineering
• 3+ years hands-on AWS experience
• 2+ years in a technical leadership or lead engineer role
• PowerShell scripting and automation
• Top-Secret security clearance with SCI Poly
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or + 4 years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft certifications (MCSE, Azure Hybrid Administrator or equivalent)
• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or SysOps Administrator)

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022)
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
• Administer Microsoft 365 and related services
• Perform patching, updates and vulnerability remediation
• Troubleshoot complex Windows system issues
• Build and manage Windows workloads on AWS (EC2, RDS, FSx)
• Configure and maintain AWS Directory Service
• Implement cloud infrastructure using CloudFormation or Terraform
• Manage IAM roles, policies and security groups
• Optimize cloud costs and resource utilization
• Understanding of security vulnerabilities/compliance
• Develop automation using PowerShell and AWS CLI
• Familiar with VMware or virtualization platforms

Benefits

• health, dental and vision insurance
• 401K with company matching
• flexible spending accounts
• paid holidays
• three weeks paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior