Senior Cloud Engineer

Synergy ECP•Washington, DC

19h

About The Position

NetServices (NSI) is an IT services firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions to drive lasting results. Now operating as a subsidiary of Synergy ECP, NSI continues to stand out in a crowded contracting landscape through its agility, strong customer focus, and commitment to retaining exceptional talent. By taking on challenging IT initiatives, we cultivate our talent and are continually evolving through our partnerships with clients. Our close-knot team of highly cleared engineers, analysts, and program managers represent some of the best talent locally available. The Senior Cloud Developer is responsible for developing the cloud service delivery models and architectural framework to enable Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Data as a Service (DaaS). This role is responsible for driving cloud adoption, optimization, and innovation across the organization. This position requires a strategic thinker who can lead solutioning efforts, improve efficiencies across work streams, and optimize cloud resources while maintaining a strong focus on security and compliance.

Requirements

Expert-level understanding of AWS cloud platform and service offerings.
Expert in DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform).
Strong knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.
Expertise in implementing and managing zero trust architectures in cloud environments.
Proficiency in scripting and automation languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
Solid understanding of network security principles and cloud-native security tools.
Bachelors required
Minimum 8 years’ experience
Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver large-scale cloud migration and optimization projects.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Experience in developing and implementing cloud governance policies and security frameworks.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive leadership.
Must possess active TS/SCI clearance to be considered for this role.
U.S. Citizenship

Nice To Haves

AWS EKS experience preferred.
Relevant cloud certifications are highly desirable.
Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid cloud architectures is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement cloud strategies by expert-guidance on complex architectures and systems.
Drive efficiency improvements across multiple work streams, optimizing processes and cloud resource utilization.
Develop and implement cost optimization strategies for cloud resources, ensuring maximum value from cloud landscape.
Provide strategies for failure/recovery, cost optimization, and benefit analyses for cloud, cloud-agnostic, and on-premises services.
Manage policies for cloud service usage, new technology requests, and ensure the establishment of a secure cloud environment.
Ensure appropriate availability and uptime design for cloud services.
Work independently to design and develop new software products or major enhancements to existing cloud software.
Debug cloud stacks and manage cloud infrastructure.
Implement and maintain a zero-trust architecture in cloud environments, ensuring robust security.
Analyze and lead the development and implementation of cloud applications, including the migration of existing on-premises applications to the cloud.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation that is consistently recognized by our employees as being generous!
Comprehensive Health Benefits package
401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family... both now and in the future.
People Partners who will help you navigate both personal and professional worlds
Strong wellness related resources offered through our healthcare provider.
Company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level.
Generous Paid Time Off benefit
10 paid holidays a year.
Flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.
Opportunity to participate annually in building awareness, volunteering and contributing to dozens of organizations.