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Cloud Engineer, Senior

Washington, DC, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $100,000.00 - 185,000.00 per year

Cayuse Holdings, LLC

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Skills

Engineering Support
High Availability
Scalability
Innovation
Adaptability
Teamwork
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Operating Systems
Database
Regulatory Compliance
Application Development
Lifecycle Management
Standard Operating Procedure
Optimization
Continuous Improvement
Systems Engineering
Information Technology
Computer Science
Amazon Web Services
Amazon S3
Amazon EC2
Amazon RDS
Remote Desktop Services
Virtual Private Cloud
Microsoft Windows Server Administration
Hardening
Performance Tuning
Terraform
Ansible
DevSecOps
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Cloud Computing
Software Development
Software Development Methodology
Agile
Scrum
Kanban
Atlassian
JIRA
Confluence
Network
Technical Writing
Documentation
Collaboration
Supervision
Process Improvement
Mentorship
Security Clearance
PASS
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Analytical Skill
Communication
Microsoft
Adobe
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Adobe Acrobat
Management
Health Care
Insurance
Productivity
System Integration Testing
Professional Development
Law

Summary

Overview

The Senior Cloud Engineer serves as a senior technical expert responsible for designing, implementing, and managing hybrid IT environments that leverage Amazon Web Services (AWS) and on?premises Windows Server infrastructure. This role provides strategic and hands-on engineering support for enterprise applications and critical mission needs, ensuring high availability, performance, security, and scalability.

This position aligns with Cayuse's core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

Lead the engineering, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise applications hosted in AWS and on?premises Windows Server environments.
Provide operations and maintenance (O&M) support, including patching, hardening, system upgrades, performance tuning, and routine maintenance.
Deliver infrastructure support during core and non-core hours, as needed, to meet mission and operational requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including Cloud Engineers, Database Administrators, and Security Engineers-to ensure system compliance, reliability, and security.
Support application development, deployment, and lifecycle management activities in close coordination with internal and external stakeholder teams.
Design, implement, and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure proactive identification and resolution of issues.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system designs, configuration standards, runbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Identify opportunities for automation and optimization within the environment and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in cloud engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Bachelor's degree (4-year) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Strong expertise with AWS services, including but not limited to:
- S3, EC2, ECS, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch
Advanced Windows Server administration experience, including installation, configuration, security hardening, patching, and performance optimization.
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools).
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and auto-scaling solutions in cloud environments.
Experience supporting the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and working within Agile/Scrum/Kanban frameworks.
Proficiency with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence for work management and documentation.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues across application, network, and infrastructure layers.
Excellent technical writing and documentation skills, including the ability to create clear diagrams, procedures, and design artifacts.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize tasks, and identify and implement system and process improvements.
Proven experience mentoring junior team members and contributing to team capability growth is highly desirable.
Active Top Secret Security Clearance is required.
Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills Required:

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Voluntary Life and AD&D options
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

Professional office environment with the ability to work on-site.
Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $185,000.00 /Yr.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91099930
Position Id: 104521
Posted 1 hour ago

Company Info

About Cayuse Holdings, LLC

Founded initially in 2006, Cayuse Holdings is today comprised of a family companies headquartered near Pendleton, Oregon, with offices in the Washington D.C. metro area, and Honolulu, HI. Tribally owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), Cayuse Holdings is a 100% Indian Owned Economic Enterprise and a foremost provider of responsible sourcing/certified diversity solutions for commercial, government, and tribal clients.

Our Mission

To become the #1 American Indian-owned commercial, government, and tribal contractor, providing trusted value for our clients, reliable and rewarding careers for our employees and contributing to the growth of the CTUIR.

Our Vision

Grow the Company, Grow the People!

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