Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

Position Title: Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA | Boston, MA | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | Cleveland, OH | Atlanta, GA | Chicago, IL | St. Louis, MO | Minneapolis, MN | Kansas City, MO | Dallas, TX | San Francisco, CA

Clearance Requirements: None

Position Status: Contract

Pay Rate: $60/hr -$65/hr on W2

Position Description:

We are seeking a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer with deep expertise in AWS architecture, FinOps, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), CI/CD automation, and cloud cost optimization. This is a hands-on engineering role ideal for a seasoned cloud professional who thrives in fast-paced, enterprise environments and enjoys partnering with Engineering, Finance, and Product teams to drive strategic cloud initiatives.

You will play a key role in designing scalable AWS solutions, implementing automated governance frameworks, optimizing cloud spend, and leading complex cloud transformation initiatives across public, private, and hybrid environments.

This position is perfect for a highly technical professional who combines strong architecture skills with cost optimization strategy and automation expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient AWS cloud architectures

• Lead cloud migration initiatives from on-premises to AWS (IaaS / PaaS)

• Build and manage Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and SDLC automation processes

• Implement and enforce enterprise-wide AWS tagging strategies and governance frameworks

• Design automated tag enforcement using AWS Organizations Tag Policies, AWS Config, and Lambda

• Build and maintain AWS Cost and Usage Report (CUR) pipelines using S3, Glue, and Athena

• Drive FinOps initiatives across Inform, Optimize, and Operate stages

• Optimize cloud costs using AWS Cost Explorer, Budgets, Savings Plans, and Reserved Instances

• Develop automation scripts using Python, boto3, Bash, and AWS CLI

• Ensure compliance with security and audit standards (AWS Config, GuardDuty, Inspector)

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure and system issues

• Lead technical projects and mentor engineering teams

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance, and Product teams to improve cost allocation and performance visibility

Required Skills/Education:

• 6+ years of experience in IT solution delivery or Cloud Engineering

• Strong expertise in AWS Cloud (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, CloudWatch, Organizations)

• Hands-on experience with Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)

• Proven experience in FinOps and AWS cost management

• Experience implementing AWS tagging governance and remediation strategies

• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, boto3)

• Experience with AWS security and compliance tools (AWS Config, Inspector, GuardDuty)

• Experience building CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation frameworks

• Knowledge of hybrid and multi-cloud environments

• Strong understanding of cloud architecture design principles

• Ability to manage shifting priorities in dynamic enterprise environments

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred:

• Experience leading enterprise cloud transformation initiatives

• Experience mentoring or training technical teams

• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer (preferred but not required)

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.