Sr. Cloud Engineer

Post Date

Oct 04, 2023

Location

Chantilly,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

20151
US
Sep 14, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

DC0-654048

Pay Rate

$70 - $105 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

This is an ongoing mission-led program that provides and evolves a cloud-based computing environment dedicated to advancing complex analytical and exploratory capabilities. Built using Amazon Web Services (AWS), this is a key enablement that securely offers a variety of cloud services, flexible compute options, and scalable storage needed to support diverse oversight engagements. Mission teams carry out portfolios of projects within as cloud tenants to develop data science solutions, explore use of emerging technologies, and conduct advanced cybersecurity research.

Required Skills & Experience

1. Current AWS Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer certification (Associate level at a minimum, Professional level highly preferred)

2. Minimum 8 years of directly relevant public sector (federal highly preferred) AWS cloud engineering experiences in DevOps, SysOps, security, and advanced networking involving hands-on deployment, configuration, and optimization of infrastructure components (including compute, storage, networking), solutions (e.g., ICAM), microservices, applications, pipelines, and cloud services

3. Ability to coordinate and collaborate closely with the Cloud Architect and developers

4. Experience operating within a SAFe or similar agile operating environment

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.