Senior AWS GovCloud Engineer

United StatesHerndon · Herndonsenior
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Key Responsibilities

Architecting and engineering full spectrum solutions in hardened operating environments at the application, OS, and cloud service levels.

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Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Senior AWS GovCloud Engineer who will be responsible for designing, delivering, and managing AWS GovCloud-based IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS type solutions for our customers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of configuring AWS GovCloud services and common enterprise software technologies in accordance with FedRAMP, NIST, and other security requirements guides. The candidate will be responsible for interfacing directly with customers, liaising with product vendors, and leading junior engineers in the DevSecOps process. The candidate will be expected to perform both independently and as a team member in “open engineering” tasks that require full R&D for greenfield solutions. This position will be a hybrid remote position with onsite/travel requirements near Melbourne, FL. This position is also open to candidates who reside in proximity to our Herndon, VA, Colorado Springs, CO, Tampa, FL, San Antonio, TX, or Ogden, UT offices with quarterly business travel expectations. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Architecting and engineering full spectrum solutions in hardened operating environments at the application, OS, and cloud service levels.
  • Interfacing with customers to translate business requirements into production solutions.
  • Performing legacy workload discoveries and leading cloud migration and modernization efforts.
  • Documenting and codifying solution deliveries within a DevSecOps cycle.
  • Performing holistic financial analysis of cloud-based workloads to identify and implement cost and usage efficiencies.
  • Market research and testing of best-fit technologies to meet customer requirements.
  • Leading and training junior developers in technical delivery requirements for government customers.

Requirements

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  • Active U.S. Federal Government security clearance.
  • Master’s degree in Cloud Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Ruby, etc.
  • Associate or Professional level AWS certification.
  • Experience working with customers in the U.S. Public Sector.


The estimated compensation range is $160,000.00 - $185,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset. 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.
 
 In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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Posted
March 30, 2026
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March 26, 2026
Last seen
April 14, 2026

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Senior AWS GovCloud Engineer