As a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer, you will join a dynamic team focused on implementing secure cloud environments for government clients. Your daily responsibilities include designing and enhancing scalable, resilient solutions that support digital transformation initiatives while ensuring compliance with strict security standards. You will manage AWS cloud environments, develop infrastructure as code using Terraform or AWS CDK, and maintain CI/CD pipelines. Key skills required are 5+ years of experience in deploying and maintaining AWS resources, expertise in Linux and Bash scripting, knowledge of core AWS services like EC2, S3, and Lambda, and proficiency with AWS networking concepts such as VPCs and security groups. Additionally, you must possess a TS/SCI clearance and the ability to work collaboratively within an Agile environment using tools like Jira and Confluence.
Skills
AWS
Terraform
CI/CD
Linux
Bash
EC2
S3
Lambda
VPC
Subnets
Security Groups
Jira
Confluence
Java
C
C++
Go
CloudFormation
Boto3
IAM
What you'll do
Design and implement infrastructure as code solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for secure cloud deployments in AWS environments.
Manage and optimize AWS cloud environments to ensure reliability, scalability, and security.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within AWS cloud environments efficiently.
Evaluate and recommend new AWS services and tools to enhance system performance and resilience.
Mentor junior engineers on best practices in automation, monitoring, and cloud security.
What we're looking for
5+ years of experience deploying and maintaining AWS cloud environments.
Expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining software applications using Linux and Bash scripting.
Proficiency with AWS core services (EC2, S3, Lambda) and networking concepts (VPCs, subnets).
Ability to work independently in an Agile environment using collaboration tools like Jira and Confluence.
TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain DoD IAT Level II or III certification within 60 days.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
Market check
Salary context
This
$99,000–$225,000
range sits above
47%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$125,760–$212,005
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$142,400–$210,637
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting
Booz Allen Hamilton currently has
627 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$86,800–$198,000
across 614 roles with salary data.