Senior Cloud Engineer - Data Lake Architecture

Seeking a qualified Senior Cloud Engineer with extensive cloud architecture experience to support engineering and data infrastructure services for U.S. Census Bureau enterprise systems. The successful candidate will provide expert-level cloud engineering support for Census Bureau data systems, focusing on AWS-based data lake architectures and analytics platforms. This position is 100% remote.

Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure Engineering:

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable AWS cloud architectures supporting Census data collection, processing, and analytics systems across the enterprise.

Data Platform Support:

• Provide hands-on engineering support for AWS data services including Redshift, Athena, Glue, Lake Formation, and EC2 to enable efficient data processing and analysis.

Infrastructure as Code:

• Develop and maintain infrastructure automation using Terraform and Python to ensure consistent, repeatable deployments across Census environments.

Application Development Support:

• Collaborate with application development teams to troubleshoot, debug, and optimize cloud infrastructure supporting Census applications and data pipelines.

Data Lake Architecture:

• Support the design, implementation, and operation of data lake architectures ensuring efficient data ingestion, storage, transformation, and access patterns.

Performance Optimization:

• Monitor system performance and identify areas for improvement to ensure efficient data processing and analysis across Census Bureau enterprise systems.

Documentation and Collaboration:

• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and work collaboratively with Census Bureau teams to ensure alignment with mission requirements and technology standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT or related field
• Fifteen (15) to twenty-five (25) years of IT experience with extensive hands-on cloud engineering experience
• Extensive experience with AWS cloud services, specifically:
  • AWS Redshift
  • AWS Athena
  • AWS Glue
  • AWS Lake Formation
  • AWS EC2
• Strong proficiency with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices
• Advanced Python scripting and automation capabilities
• Previous experience with U.S. Census Bureau data systems and environments
• AWS certifications preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Deep expertise in AWS cloud architecture and engineering best practices
• Proven experience designing and implementing data lake architectures at enterprise scale
• Advanced troubleshooting and debugging skills for complex cloud environments
• Strong ability to support and collaborate with application development teams
• Excellent communication and documentation skills to work with diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, understandable language
• Experience working in federal government environments, preferably with Census Bureau systems
• Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance requirements in government contexts
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote work environment

The Requirements:

• Primarily remote work arrangement with occasional need for in-person meetings in the DC, MD, and VA area and potential for short term travel to Census Bureau sites
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance, which involves a background investigation to determine suitability for access to sensitive data

T-Rex Overview

Established in 1999, T-Rex Solutions, LLC is a proven mid-tier business providing data-centric mission services to the Federal government as it increasingly tries to secure and leverage the power of data. We design, integrate, secure, and deploy advanced technical solutions for our customers so they can efficiently fulfill their critical objectives. T-Rex offers both IT and professional services to numerous Federal agencies and is a leader in providing high quality and innovative solutions in the areas of Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security, and Big Data Engineering.

T-Rex is constantly seeking qualified people to join our growing team. We have built a broad client base through our devotion to delivering quality products and customer service, and to do that we need quality individuals. But more than that, we at T-Rex are committed to creating a culture that supports the development of every employee's personal and professional lives. T-Rex has made a commitment to maintain the status of an industry leader in compensation packages and benefits which includes competitive salaries, performance bonuses, training and educational reimbursement, Transamerica 401(k) and Cigna healthcare benefits.

T-Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $205,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. T-Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

T-Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including: PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment among other benefits.