Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview):
We are seeking a Mid-Level Cloud Engineer to support the migration and modernization of mission-critical applications within AWS GovCloud (US). This role will focus on executing a secure lift-and-shift migration of a complex SQL Server-based application with numerous interconnected system dependencies.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure, strong troubleshooting skills, and a solid understanding of secure cloud environments support federal/government workloads. This individual will work in an Agile team environment and contribute to documentation, implementation, and operational sustainment efforts
What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):
Design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure within AWS GovCloud (US) environments
Execute lift-and-shit migration of on-premises workloads, including SQL Server databases, application servers, dependent services and integrations
Analyze and map application dependencies to ensure seamless migration and minimal downtime
Implement cloud networking components (VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, NACLs)
Configure and manage EC2, EBS, load balancers, IAM policies, and backup solutions
Support high availability, backup, disaster recovery, and failover configuration
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues
Apply security best practices aligned with federal compliance requirements
Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation (architecture diagrams, SOPs, runbooks, migration plans)
Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, standups, retrospectives)
What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):
Active Top Secret Security Clearance
3-5 years of experience in cloud engineering or related infrastructure roles
Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud
Experience migrating on-premises workloads to cloud environments (lift-and-shift preferred)
Experience in managing Windows Server environments
Familiarity with core AWS fundamentals such as: VPC design and networking fundamentals, IAM and least-privilege access controls, backup and disaster recovery strategies
Working knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform)
Experience with monitoring and logging tools
Strong documentation and communication skills
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
AWS certification (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional)
Experience supporting government cloud environments
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Experience with configuration management tools
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST)
What Success Looks Like:
Successful migration of SQL Server application workloads into AWS GovCloud
Stable, secure, and well-documented cloud infrastructure
Minimal downtime and disruption during transition
Clear documentation for future cloud migrations and audit readiness
