AWS Cloud Engineer

Job ID: 113266
Location: Virginia, VA  [Remote]
Category: App/Dev
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 08/13/2026
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Role Summary
This senior AWS Cloud Engineer and Cloud Implementation Lead plays a critical role in supporting cloud modernization, governance, and operational excellence for enterprise cloud platforms. The position involves hands-on technical implementation, overseeing day-to-day cloud operations, and leading migration and modernization initiatives within a highly secure environment. The role requires expertise in AWS infrastructure, security compliance, and cloud architecture to enable scalable, secure, and compliant cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical implementation and deployment of AWS cloud environments, including provisioning and configuring resources using Infrastructure as Code tools such as CloudFormation and Terraform.
  • Develop and maintain automation pipelines for deployment processes, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.
  • Design, build, and optimize cloud-native applications utilizing containerization, orchestration, and serverless architectures including Lambda and API Gateway.
  • Configure logging, monitoring, metrics, alerting, and implement Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices to ensure high availability and performance.
  • Produce detailed design documents, diagrams, and operational hand-over guides for cloud environments and applications.
  • Support the setup and management of cloud security, including IAM roles, security groups, VPCs, and compliance with FedRAMP Moderate security standards.
  • Automate repetitive tasks through scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to streamline deployment and operational processes.
  • Develop CI/CD pipelines to facilitate continuous integration and deployment of cloud applications.
  • Collaborate with development, security, operations, and stakeholder teams to tailor cloud solutions aligned with security, compliance, and operational goals.
  • Respond to incidents, troubleshoot issues, and maintain system health and security through log and metrics analysis, using tools like CloudWatch and Security Hub.

Qualifications

  • This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required. (ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • At least 8 years of experience in cloud infrastructure roles, with a minimum of 5 years specifically in AWS cloud engineering.
  • Extensive hands-on experience designing AWS solutions, including VPC, IAM, EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, KMS, and networking services.
  • Proficiency in scripting with Python, Bash, and PowerShell, with strong development experience in Python preferred.
  • At least 3 years experience developing AWS policies as code and using AWS CLI.
  • Familiarity with AWS security services such as GuardDuty, Security Hub, and Inspector.
  • Knowledge of FedRAMP Moderate or equivalent security standards, including NIST 800-53 and 800-171 controls.
  • Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Hands-on experience designing and implementing cloud-native, serverless architectures and containerization.
  • Ability to work on-site in a secure environment.

Publishing Pay Range: $74.00 – $78.00 hourly

This is a fully remote role and can be performed from any approved location within the United States.
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About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, “We care about people,” isn’t just a tagline – it’s the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women’s services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee’s life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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