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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS Cloud Engineer Lead - **Company:** CACI International Inc. - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $98,500.0 - $206,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), OpenShift, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, Information Technology Security Auditing, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, AWS Lambda, HybridCloud, Git, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Functional Programming, Cloud Optimization, Terraform, Serverless Computing, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/aws-cloud-engineer-lead-reston-va--7f274649-03e5-44b3-95ec-c76faa4e320d ## About the Role Required: * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field. Master's degree preferred. * Active DOD Top Secret/SCI with CI Ploy security clearance * Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cloud architecture or a related role. * Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS * Extensive experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.) * Significant EKS or other Kubernetes experience * Experience with containerization technologies * Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Terraform). * Active CompTIA security+ certificate * Additional AWS certificate Desired: * Experience with hybrid cloud architectures. * Knowledge of microservices architecture. * Familiarity with serverless computing. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex, and dynamic environment. * OpenShift certification * What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity., AWS Lambda, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Architectural Design, Best Practices, Budget Management, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, CompTIA Security+, Computer Science, Conferences, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cost Control, DevOps, Documentation, Emerging Technology, Expense Tracking, Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Git, Government Contracts, Hybrid Cloud, Industry Standards, Information Technology & Information Systems, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Interpersonal Skills, Jenkins, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microservices, Performance Analysis, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Regulations, Resource Utilization, Safety/Work Safety, Security Analysis, Security Auditing, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Engineering, Software as a Service (SaaS), Strategic Planning, System Migration, Technical Leadership, Top Secret Clearance, Training Program, Willing to Travel ## Description * Cloud Strategy Development: Develop and maintain the cloud strategy in alignment with business objectives. Evaluate and recommend cloud services, platforms, and technologies, with a focus on AWS and EKS. * Architecture Design: Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures leveraging AWS and EKS. Create detailed architecture documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and deployment guides. * Implementation and Migration: Lead the implementation of cloud solutions using AWS and EKS. Plan and execute migration of applications and data to the cloud, ensuring seamless integration with EKS container platforms. Ensure minimal disruption during migration processes. * Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations within AWS and EKS environments. Conduct regular security assessments and audits of cloud environments. * Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize cloud resource utilization and performance across AWS and EKS. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. * Collaboration and Mentorship: Work closely with development, operations, and business teams to understand requirements and provide technical guidance on AWS and EKS. Mentor and support team members in adopting cloud best practices. * Cost Management: Develop and manage cloud budgeting and cost optimization strategies for AWS and EKS. Monitor cloud spending and implement cost-saving measures. * Stay Current: Keep up to date with the latest cloud technologies, trends, and best practices, particularly related to AWS and EKS. 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