CGS Federal
Cloud Engineer (AWS)
About this role
Contact Government Services seeks an experienced Cloud Engineer to design and document AWS cloud solutions for a federal agency, ensuring security, scalability, and operational excellence. The role combines architectural design, technical analysis, and transition support for large-scale government cloud initiatives.
What you'll do
- Design scalable cloud solutions meeting security controls and operational requirements
- Develop comprehensive documentation for engineering, security, and operational processes
- Perform business and technical alternative analysis to support customer decision-making
- Lead solution transitions to operations and monitor system performance
- Create cloud-based solution designs and implementation plans aligned with customer needs
- Support cloud migration activities including lift-and-shift methodologies
What they're looking for
- AWS cloud services (required)
- Cloud architecture design and implementation
- SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS fundamentals
- Distributed systems and high-availability design
- Cloud networking, storage, and identity management
- Cloud migration methodologies
- Technical documentation and analysis
- AWS or Cloud Architect Certification (or willingness to obtain)
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off and federal holidays
- Professional development and learning opportunities
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CGS Federal
CGS Federal provides workforce development solutions and federal technology services, including training programs, job placement initiatives, and custom software development for government agencies. The company is hiring workforce development professionals in Washington, DC and SharePoint/PowerApps developers in Chicago and Atlanta to support these initiatives.
- Website
- cgsfederal.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through a large-scale AWS solution you designed and implemented from inception to production. What architectural decisions did you make to ensure availability and reliability?
- Describe your experience with lift-and-shift migrations. What challenges have you encountered and how did you overcome them?