Job Description
Join our elite team immediately for a high-impact contract role in the heart of Washington DC! InnovateTech Solutions is urgently seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to lead critical infrastructure modernization for a federal agency. This 6-month contract offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to shape next-gen cloud architecture while working on mission-critical systems.
Why Apply? Work with cutting-edge AWS/Azure technologies, collaborate with top-tier government contractors, and gain unparalleled experience in secure cloud deployments. Immediate start date with flexible remote options (3 days/week on-site at DC HQ).
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable cloud solutions on AWS/Azure platforms
- Lead migration of legacy systems to containerized microservices
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
- Ensure compliance with FedRAMP and NIST standards
- Mentor junior engineers on cloud security protocols
- Optimize cloud costs and performance metrics
- Document architecture blueprints and runbooks
Qualifications
- 5+ years of cloud engineering experience with AWS/Azure
- Certified AWS Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Expert
- Expertise in Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD tools
- Federal government project experience required
- Strong knowledge of FedRAMP/ITAR compliance
- Proficiency in Python/Go for automation scripts
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain immediately