AWS Cloud Engineer

Company: CGI
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

Position Description: At CGI Federal's Federal Solutions Group (FSG), we are looking for AWS Cloud Engineers to join our Cloud Center of Excellence and Managed Service Provider (MSP) practice, where you will design, build, deploy, and operate AWS environments for federal clients across the full project lifecycle. You will also develop serverless applications, governance tooling, and reusable automation using services that scale across AWS accounts and Organizations. This position is located in our Fairfax, VA, Knoxville, TN, or Lafayette, LA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. Your future duties and responsibilities: . Build and implement repeatable architectures and scalable solutions leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines. Create and maintain CGI Federal (CGIF) cloud native governance and security solutions that can scale across AWS accounts / Orgs and integrate with third Party SaaS, Azure and CGP services . Design and implement secure solutions and architectures for cloud, multi-cloud, and hybrid environments to support clients, delivery teams, and CGIF's Cloud Broker Office (CBO) and MSP practice. Contribute to the operational tooling, runbooks, and automation that underpin managed services delivery across client accounts. . Document all configuration, management and optimization changes to the cloud environment . Implement and operate cloud governance at enterprise scale, including account vending, policy enforcement, guardrails, cost controls, build, deployment, and monitoring standards for federal clients. . Support delivery for federal clients for AWS deployments, migrations, operations and maintenance activities of cloud native solutions and CGIF IP. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: . 5 years of experience with AWS Cloud . US Citizenship is required for this role, sponsorship is not authorized . Bachelor level technical degree or equivalent experience; Computer Science or Engineering background preferred . Ability to convert requirements, documentation and diagrams into deployable templates and code to execute the Cloud Architect's vision of the solution . AWS certification - Minium of one associate level or higher AWS certification- AWS Certified Developer – Associate, AWS Certified SysOp Administrator - Associate or AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate . AWS Security and Management Services (Certificate Manager, Control Tower, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Config, GuardDuty, KMS, Landing Zone, IAM, Security Hub, Secrets Manager) . Experience deploying and maintaining solutions built on AWS IaaS (Infrastructure as a service), PaaS (Platform as a service), and SaaS (Software as a service) offerings . Knowledge of at least one programming language (C#, Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Ruby, etc.) or shell scripting language (POSIX shell/Bash, PowerShell, etc.) Python is preferred. . Knowledge of Git for source code version control and orchestration deployment using CI/CD pipelines . Needs to have the ability to develop and contribute while working seamlessly in a distributed team via collaboration tools in a hybrid work environment. . Understanding of Agile and DevOps methods and mindset . Using Infrastructure as Code (AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Pulumi, Terraform) to deploy resources Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required: . Additional AWS certifications (AWS Certified Solution Architect - Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional or AWS Specialty certifications) and Security Certifications (CISSP, CEH, GIAC) . Developing Serverless applications leveraging AWS services (DynamoDB, Event Bridge, Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS, Step Functions) . Experience in supporting container-based applications, microservices patterns and APIs in AWS (Docker, AWS ECS, AWS ECR, AWS Fargate, AWS EKS, Kubernetes, OpenShift) . Experience building multi-tenant management platforms or MSP tooling that operates across AWS accounts at scale . Interest in leveraging AWS AI/ML services (Bedrock, Bedrock AgentCore, Strands Agent, SageMaker) for AI solutions and data analytics (Athena, Glue, QuickSight) to enhance governance dashboards, anomaly detection, or operational insights . Knowledge of at least one of federal compliance standards (CMMC, DoD SRG, DoD STIGs, FedRAMP and NIST) is preferred. . Knowledge of cloud networking patterns and services, such as load balancing, overlay networking, VPN and multi-datacenter networking . Knowledge with Configuration as Code tools/services (Puppet, Ansible or AWS SSM) for orchestration of EC2 OS level configuration and compliance . Knowledge of FinOps practices and AWS cost management tools (Cost Explorer, Budgets, Cost & Usage Reports) for MSP cost allocation and chargeback CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $89,600.00 - $198,400.00. CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan . Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time . Paid parental leave . Learning opportunities and tuition assistance . Wellness and Well-being programs CGIFederalJob LI-JK6 Skills: English Python DevOps Infrastructure as a Code Kubernetes Terraform What you can expect from us: Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because… You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned. We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members. All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances. CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.

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