Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview):
We are seeking a Mid-Level Cloud Engineer to support the migration and modernization of mission-critical applications within AWS GovCloud (US). This role will focus on executing a secure lift-and-shift migration of a complex SQL Server-based application with numerous interconnected system dependencies.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure, strong troubleshooting skills, and a solid understanding of secure cloud environments support federal/government workloads. This individual will work in an Agile team environment and contribute to documentation, implementation, and operational sustainment efforts
What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):
Design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure within AWS GovCloud (US) environmentsExecute lift-and-shit migration of on-premises workloads, including SQL Server databases, application servers, dependent services and integrationsAnalyze and map application dependencies to ensure seamless migration and minimal downtimeImplement cloud networking components (VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, NACLs)Configure and manage EC2, EBS, load balancers, IAM policies, and backup solutionsSupport high availability, backup, disaster recovery, and failover configurationMonitor system performance and troubleshoot infrastructure and application issuesApply security best practices aligned with federal compliance requirementsProduce and maintain detailed technical documentation (architecture diagrams, SOPs, runbooks, migration plans)Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives)
What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):
Active Top Secret Security Clearance3-5 years of experience in cloud engineering or related infrastructure rolesHands-on experience with AWS GovCloudExperience migrating on-premises workloads to cloud environments (lift-and-shift preferred)Experience in managing Windows Server environmentsFamiliarity with core AWS fundamentals such as: VPC design and networking fundamentals, IAM and least-privilege access controls, backup and disaster recovery strategiesWorking knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform)Experience with monitoring and logging toolsStrong documentation and communication skillsExperience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
AWS certification (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional)Experience supporting government cloud environmentsFamiliarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelinesExperience with configuration management toolsKnowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST)
What Success Looks Like:
Successful migration of SQL Server application workloads into AWS GovCloudStable, secure, and well-documented cloud infrastructureMinimal downtime and disruption during transitionClear documentation for future cloud migrations and audit readiness
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