Our client is a financial institution providing the United States with a safe, flexible, and stable monetary system.  They are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer with deep expertise in AWS GovCloud to support the design, build, and operation of a secure cloud-based examination tool. This role partners closely with cloud platform and application development teams to enable scalable, compliant, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure in a highly regulated environment.

This role is onsite in Washington, DC, and, per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens and be able to pass the background check.

• Design, build, and support secure cloud infrastructure and applications across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments.
• Collaborate with cloud platform and application teams using Agile/DevOps SDLC methodologies.
• Modernize and migrate legacy systems into cloud-ready, cloud-native architectures.
• Implement DevSecOps, CI/CD automation, and infrastructure-as-code solutions.
• Configure and manage AWS services, including networking, compute, storage, security, and load balancing.
• Implement cloud identity and federation solutions (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
• Monitor, optimize, and secure cloud environments with a focus on performance, cost efficiency, and compliance in high-security environments.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years supporting cloud platforms; 10+ years total technology experience, including application development (senior level).
• Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud or AWS in regulated government environments.
• Proficiency in Python or PowerShell and Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform); Python 3.x data engineering preferred.
• Strong experience with DevOps/DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and containerized deployments.
• Solid understanding of cloud architecture, networking, load balancing, storage, APIs, and RESTful services.
• Experience with cloud security, identity/federation (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect), and compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA).
• Ability to optimize cloud environments for performance, cost efficiency, and security.
• Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens and be able to pass the background check.  

• W2 Hourly rate: $92 - $96. Pay rates are based on experience, qualifications, and location, and are subject to change at any time.
• Benefits vary by compensation type and may include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and additional optional benefits.

4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.:
1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.
2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and "life."
3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.
4. We Care About You – We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field.

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The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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