AIS

AWS Cloud Engineer

AIS • $154K — $232K *
Information Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12 years of experience in AWS cloud environments
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • IAT-2 certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security)
  • Cloud-based certifications (preferably AWS)
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Experience in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud)
  • Experience in full lifecycle development of cloud-native solutions

Responsibilities

  • Provide cloud operations and engineering support for AWS solutions
  • Perform AWS sustainment and maintenance to optimize performance
  • Develop cloud strategies and roadmaps aligned with objectives
  • Drive adoption of DevOps and automation practices
  • Support design of secure cloud architectures using zero-trust principles
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards like SOC 2 and HIPAA
  • Implement cloud networking security controls and IAM solutions

Benefits

  • Diverse career growth opportunities
  • Impactful projects supporting federal contracts
  • Mentorship for next-generation leaders
  • Work in a large-scale, multi-cloud environment
  • Commitment to transparent compensation discussions
Full Job Description
What are we looking for?

At AIS, we're looking for more than just skills - we're looking for driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference, eager to grow, and aligned with our core principles.


At AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Senior Infrastructure Architect.
  • Core Knowledge & Skills: Sets enterprise-level infrastructure strategy; leads global architectures and integrations; manages worldwide environments; is recognized externally as a thought leader.
  • Work & Complexity: Oversees multi-region programs, coordinates global delivery, applies analytics to predict/mitigate issues, and steers strategic vendor partnerships.
  • Quality & Independence: Establishes visionary, organization-wide standards; ensures excellence on large-scale initiatives; drives sustainable, future-ready practices with full autonomy.
  • Teamwork & Communication: Leads enterprise communication of strategy, aligns global stakeholders, mentors next-generation leaders, and represents the organization in industry forums.
  • Consulting & Engagement: Advises executives on strategy and vision, expands external offerings and partnerships, and shapes long-term technology direction and market influence.
As your initial project assignment, you will support the unique needs of our client as a AWS Cloud Engineer.Project Summary

AIS is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer to support a Federal contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a large-scale, multi-cloud environment spanning AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud while supporting a critical mission focused on improving system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.

This is a hands-on technical role responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and supporting scalable cloud-native solutions while applying best practices across cloud architecture, development, operations, automation, and security. The selected candidate will support cloud solutions throughout the full lifecycle, including design, development, testing, integration, production deployment, sustainment, and maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have experience working across multiple cloud platforms and will be comfortable architecting, building, troubleshooting, automating, and optimizing cloud solutions while providing technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide cloud operations and engineering support to enhance, sustain, and maintain scalable, resilient, and secure AWS cloud solutions.
  • Perform AWS cloud operations, sustainment, and maintenance activities to maintain optimal cloud performance, security, and user experience.
  • Develop cloud strategies and roadmaps aligned with organizational objectives and technical requirements.
  • Drive adoption of DevOps practices, infrastructure as code, and automation frameworks.
  • Support the design, implementation, and sustainment of secure cloud architectures utilizing zero-trust principles and defense-in-depth strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, including SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS.
  • Architect, implement, and maintain cloud networking security controls, including STIG requirements.
  • Implement identity and access management (IAM) solutions and security monitoring frameworks.
  • Assess legacy systems and design modernization strategies, including containerization and microservices.
  • Implement and maintain CI/CD workflows and infrastructure-as-code solutions using Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, Artifactory, and Guacamole.
  • Support DevSecOps practices through automation and continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines.

Required For This Opportunity
  • Twelve (12) years of experience supporting and engineering AWS cloud environments.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field
  • IAT-2 Certification (such as Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, etc.)
  • One (1) or more Cloud-based Certifications (preferably AWS)
  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Experience working in multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud.
  • Experience developing and supporting cloud-native solutions throughout the full system lifecycle, including design, development, testing, integration, deployment, sustainment, and maintenance.
  • Experience driving DevOps adoption, infrastructure as code, and automation frameworks.
  • Experience designing and implementing secure cloud architectures using zero-trust principles and defense-in-depth strategies.
  • Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code using Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Jira, Confluence, Artifactory, and Guacamole.

Nice to Have Skills
  • Experience supporting Government cloud modernization initiatives.
  • Experience mentoring and providing technical guidance to engineering teams.
  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise cloud environments.
  • Experience working in highly regulated or mission-critical environments.
At AIS, we are committed to offering competitive and fair compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and contributions of each team member.The targeted base salary range for this role is $154,000-$232,000 per year. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location.We value transparency in our hiring process and are happy to discuss how your unique qualifications align with our compensation structure during the interview process.

About AIS

AIS is a leading provider of enterprise-class IT infrastructure, managed services, and professional services. The company's highly experienced team of engineers and technicians, combined with its state-of-the-art data centers, allow AIS to provide customized solutions that meet the unique needs of each customer. AIS serves a wide range of industries, including healthcare, finance, and government, and is committed to delivering exceptional service and support to its customers.
Learn more about AIS
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$100 million
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