CGS Federal
Cloud Engineer (AWS)
About this role
Contact Government Services seeks an experienced Cloud Engineer to design and document AWS-based solutions for a large federal agency. The role focuses on architecting scalable, secure cloud infrastructure while supporting engineering, security, and operational processes for government clients.
What you'll do
- Design cloud solutions ensuring flexibility, scalability, and security compliance
- Develop comprehensive documentation for engineering, security, and operational processes
- Conduct business and technical analysis to support customer decision-making
- Lead solution transitions to operations and monitor system performance
- Plan and execute cloud migrations using lift-and-shift methodologies
- Architect large-scale distributed applications for production environments
What they're looking for
- AWS cloud services (required)
- Cloud architecture design (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
- Distributed systems design
- Cloud migration strategies
- Networking and storage management
- Identity and access management
- Security controls and compliance
- 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 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
- Describe your experience designing and implementing large-scale AWS solutions that advanced to production. What were the key architectural decisions you made?
- Walk us through a cloud migration project you've led—what methodology did you use, and how did you approach a lift-and-shift migration?