This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company
, is seeking an AWS Windows Engineer, Lead with a Top-Secret security clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer in Vienna, VA. The position is hybrid, 4days onsite, 1 day telework.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
Kadiak, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced AWS Windows Engineer, Lead to spearhead the design, deployment, and management of our Windows-based infrastructure within the AWS cloud ecosystem. This leadership role requires a blend of deep technical expertise and the ability to guide and mentor a team of engineers, driving best practices and innovation across our cloud environments.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:Windows Infrastructure:- Deploy, configure and maintain Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022)
- Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
- Administer Microsoft 365 and related services
- Perform patching, updates and vulnerability remediation
- Troubleshoot complex Windows system issues
AWS Cloud and VM services:- Build and manage Windows workloads on AWS (EC2, RDS, FSx)
- Configure and maintain AWS Directory Service
- Implement cloud infrastructure using CloudFormation or Terraform
- Manage IAM roles, policies and security groups
- Optimize cloud costs and resource utilization
- Understanding of security vulnerabilities/compliance
- Develop automation using PowerShell and AWS CLI
- Familiar with VMware or virtualization platforms
Skills and Competencies:- Microsoft certifications (MCSE, Azure Hybrid Administrator or equivalent)
- AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or SysOps Administrator)
- 5+ years experience in Windows engineering
- 3+ years hands-on AWS experience
- 2+ years in a technical leadership or lead engineer role
- PowerShell scripting and automation
Personal Attributes:- Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and develop a team
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Outstanding communication skills, able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to continuous improvement
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on delivering business value
Clearance Requirement:- Top-Secret security clearance with SCI Poly
Education:- Bachelor's degree in related field or + 4 years of related experience.
