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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer, Senior (AWS / Cloud Modernization) - **Company:** LCG, Inc. - **Location:** Rockville, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Databases, Continuous Integration, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, PostgreSQL, Open Source Technology, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Cloud Services, Ansible, Software Vulnerability Management, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Reliability of Systems, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Amazon Relational Database Service, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Cloud Migration, Terraform, Devsecops, Jenkins, Static Application Security Testing, Vulnerability Analysis, Dynamic Application Security Testing - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d1f5f3b5-a6a6-46c3-89e3-2c0dd4f51481 ## About the Role Required Experience * 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. ## Description 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. 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