Cloud Engineer (Advisor) job in Reston

As a Cloud Engineer (Advisor), you will serve as a technical expert in designing and implementing robust cloud solutions for one of the largest financial institutions in the US. You will lead the migration, optimization, and management of cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability for mission-critical financial applications., * Cloud Strategy: Provide high-level technical advice on cloud architecture and infrastructure as code (IaC).

• Implementation: Build and maintain scalable cloud environments (AWS/Azure) focusing on automation and CI/CD pipelines.
• Modernization: Lead the transition of legacy systems to cloud-native microservices architectures.
• Governance & Security: Ensure all cloud solutions meet stringent financial regulatory and security compliance standards.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex cloud-related performance and connectivity issues.

Technical Requirements (Must-Have)

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in Infrastructure/Cloud Engineering.
• Cloud Platforms: Expert knowledge of AWS (preferred) or Azure services.
• Automation: Strong experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• DevOps: Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitLab, or similar CI/CD tools.
• Containers: Solid understanding of Kubernetes (EKS/AKS) and Docker.
• Scripting: Proficiency in Python, Bash, or Go.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Banking/Finance sector (Mortgage tech is a huge plus).
• Relevant Cloud Certifications (AWS Solutions Architect Professional, etc.).
• Strong understanding of FinOps and cloud cost optimization.