Sr. Cloud DevOps Developer

About This Role

Lead the rapid migration of physical infrastructure to AWS cloud environments for KBR, driving large-scale 'lift and shift' initiatives and subsequently modernizing workloads with cloud-native services. This role supports mission-critical objectives as part of a global leader in science, technology, and engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead rapid 'lift and shift' migrations of physical and legacy infrastructure to AWS, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations
• Develop and execute migration plans, including assessment, planning, and implementation of cloud migration strategies
• Collaborate with solution architects and design teams to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant AWS cloud solutions
• Drive modernization efforts by refactoring, rearchitecting, and automating workloads to take advantage of AWS cloud-native services after initial migration
• Develop and maintain tools for provisioning, monitoring, auditing, and de-provisioning AWS infrastructure using Python, Ansible, and other automation tools
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure technologies using industry-standard tools like Jenkins and GitLab Runners
• Incorporate FinOps principles into AWS cloud strategies, ensuring cost optimization and operational efficiency
• Mentor and lead junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• 10+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration, with a strong focus on AWS technologies
• Proven experience leading 'lift and shift' migrations and subsequent modernization of workloads in AWS
• In-depth knowledge of AWS Security, Network Controls, and FedRAMP compliance requirements
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform or AWS CDK
• Proficiency in configuration management tools, such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
• Expertise in scripting languages such as Python, Bash/Shell, PowerShell for infrastructure automation
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Associate
• At least one AWS Specialty or Professional certification
• Three years of continuous U.S. residency for government security credential

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration, with a strong focus on AWS technologies

Nice to Have

• Multiple AWS Specialty or Professional certifications
• Experience engineering and deploying public sector solutions
• Expertise with AWS services such as S3, CloudFront, EKS, Lambda, Aurora Serverless DB, and AWS Batch
• Experience incorporating FinOps principles into AWS cloud strategies

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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