Cloud Engineer Senior

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Apex Systems, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Job#: 3009422 Job Description: Senior Cloud Engineer Location: McLean, VA; 5 days on site Assignment Type: Contract Onl (12 month) Pay Rate: $70-$80.50/hr Work Authorization: Open to sponsored candidates through sub-vendors (one layer deep). Candidates must be W2 employees of the sub-vendor. Position Overview We are seeking a seasoned Senior Cloud Engineer with deep expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, and Cloud Infrastructure to join a dynamic team supporting enterprise-scale cloud platforms. This is a hands-on role focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable cloud-native solutions. Key Responsibilities • Architect and manage Kubernetes clusters on AWS/Google Cloud Platform/Azure with high availability and scalability. • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline. • Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation. • Integrate AWS Lambda functions for event-driven workflows. • Manage AWS resources including S3, RDS, IAM, and secrets via AWS Secrets Manager or HashiCorp Vault. • Implement secure and scalable secrets management strategies. • Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and security. • Collaborate across development, security, and operations teams. • Stay current with cloud technologies and best practices. Required Qualifications • 6+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, SRE, or Platform Engineering. • Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes architecture, deployment, and monitoring. • Deep knowledge of AWS services (Lambda, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC). • Proficiency in Terraform and CloudFormation. • Expertise in CI/CD pipeline development. • Advanced secrets management experience (AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault). • Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, Go). • Solid understanding of networking, security, and observability in Kubernetes. • Familiarity with GitOps tools (Flux, ArgoCD). • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. • AWS and Kubernetes certifications are a plus. Preferred Skills • Experience with container security and compliance. • Familiarity with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd). • Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack). Education • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience (required). Ready to make an impact in a fast-paced cloud environment? Apply now to join a team driving innovation in cloud infrastructure and DevOps. EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or . Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.