Cloud Engineer, Senior (AWS / Cloud Modernization)

This role will focus on designing, implementing, and managing cloud environments to support enterprise applications and database workloads. The Cloud Engineer will play a key role in migrating Oracle-based systems to AWS EC2, evaluating managed database services (RDS), and supporting long-term cloud-native transformation strategies.

The position requires strong expertise in AWS infrastructure, cloud migration strategies, and DevSecOps practices to ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions aligned with Client's modernization roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Migration & Infrastructure

• Lead and support migration of on-premise systems (Oracle databases and applications) to AWS environments (EC2-based lift-and-shift).

• Design and implement cloud infrastructure to support Dev, Test, Stage, and Production environments.

• Configure and manage compute, storage, and networking components within AWS.

Cloud Architecture & Optimization

• Evaluate and implement cloud-native solutions, including AWS RDS and open-source database alternatives (e.g., PostgreSQL).

• Optimize cloud environments for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.

• Support transition from legacy infrastructure to modern, scalable cloud architectures.

DevSecOps & Automation

• Integrate cloud environments with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins) for automated deployments.

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Ansible or Terraform.

• Support automated backup, disaster recovery (DR), and high availability (HA) strategies.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure cloud environments meet federal security and compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP).

• Implement security best practices, including identity management, encryption, and vulnerability management.

• Support integration of security scanning and monitoring within cloud workflows.

Operations & Monitoring

• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance and availability.

• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and support system reliability.

• Collaborate with DevSecOps and application teams to ensure stable operations.

• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or infrastructure engineering.

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services, including EC2, S3, VPC, and IAM.

• Experience with cloud migration strategies (lift-and-shift and modernization).

• Experience supporting database workloads in cloud environments (Oracle preferred).

• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins) and automation.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with AWS RDS and database modernization strategies.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform, or similar).

• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices including SAST, DAST, and vulnerability scanning.

• Experience working in federal or regulated environments.

• Knowledge of cost optimization strategies in AWS.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field.

The projected compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000 annual salary benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.