Senior AWS Cloud Architect/Engineer

Job overview

The Senior AWS Cloud Architect/Engineer role is onsite in Reston, VA. The listed salary is $170,000–$210,000 per year. The role supports client mission delivery through cloud architecture and implementation; applicants must be U.S. citizens with an active Top Secret clearance. The role designs and builds scalable, secure AWS infrastructure across classification domains and helps integrate cloud solutions into mission delivery. It also advances engineering capability by mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

What you'll do

• Architect, design, and implement scalable AWS solutions across classification domains. Build AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, and EBS
• create and harden cloud desktop images
• define microservices, serverless, and containerized architecture patterns. Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
• apply IAM, SSO, and federation security practices
• develop Python and Bash automation
• mentor junior engineers and collaborate across teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior aws cloud architect/engineer

aws

cloud architecture

cloud engineering

terraform

kubernetes

docker

python

top secret clearance

reston va

eliassen group

$170k–$210k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, voluntary life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time where required for eligible W2 employees regularly scheduled for 30 or more hours per week.

Why this role

Requires active Top Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, 8140/8570 certification such as Security+ or above, and 10+ years of relevant cloud architecture or engineering experience. Salary is $170,000–$210,000 per year.

About the employer

Eliassen Group is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.