CGS Federal
Cloud Engineer (AWS)
About this role
Contact Government Services seeks an experienced Cloud Engineer specializing in AWS to design and document cloud solutions for a federal agency. You'll architect scalable, secure systems while supporting technical transition to operations and guiding customers through implementation decisions.
What you'll do
- Design flexible, scalable cloud solutions that meet security and operational requirements
- Develop comprehensive documentation for engineering, security, and operational processes
- Conduct technical and business analysis to support customer decision-making
- Facilitate solution transitions to operations and monitor system performance
- Design and implement large-scale cloud-based solutions from development through production
- Support cloud migrations and develop implementation plans based on client needs
What they're looking for
- AWS cloud services (required)
- Cloud architecture design (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
- Distributed systems and high-availability design
- Cloud migration methodologies and lift-and-shift migrations
- Networking, storage, and identity management
- Technical documentation and process development
- Federal government IT systems experience
- AWS or Cloud Architect Certification (or willingness to obtain)
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible spending accounts (health, dependent care, commuter)
- Paid time off and federal/state holiday observance
- Professional growth 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
- Can you walk us through a large-scale AWS solution you've designed and implemented from conception to production, and how you ensured it met security and scalability requirements?
- Describe your experience with lift-and-shift cloud migrations. What challenges did you encounter, and how did you address them?