Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Title: Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow.

with KBR! Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. We all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely by supporting the science that informs decision makers and protects Earth.

POSITION OVERVIEW KBR is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer to lead the rapid migration of physical infrastructure to AWS cloud environments. In this role, you will drive large-scale “lift and shift” initiatives, moving on-premises systems and workloads to the cloud quickly and efficiently.

After initial migration, you will architect and implement strategies to modernize these workloads over time, leveraging cloud-native services and automation to enhance scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. As part of a global leader in science, technology, and engineering solutions, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, advancing our cloud transformation journey and supporting mission-critical objectives. RESPONSIBILITIES Lead rapid “lift and shift” migrations of physical and legacy infrastructure to AWS, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Develop and execute migration plans, including assessment, planning, and implementation of cloud migration strategies. Collaborate with solution architects and design teams to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant AWS cloud solutions. After migration, drive modernization efforts by refactoring, rearchitecting, and automating workloads to take advantage of AWS cloud-native services.

Develop and maintain tools for provisioning, monitoring, auditing, and de-provisioning AWS infrastructure using Python, Ansible, and other automation tools. Manage CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure technologies using industry-standard tools like Jenkins and GitLab Runners.

Incorporate FinOps principles into AWS cloud strategies, ensuring cost optimization and operational efficiency. Mentor and lead junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE **_Must be a U.

S. Citizen\* 10+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration, with a strong focus on AWS technologies. Proven experience leading “lift and shift” migrations and subsequent modernization of workloads in AWS.

In-depth knowledge of AWS Security, Network Controls, and FedRAMP compliance requirements. Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform or AWS CDK. Proficiency in configuration management tools, such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.

Expertise in scripting languages such as Python, Bash/Shell, PowerShell for infrastructure automation. AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Associate (required). At least one AWS Specialty or Professional certification (required), such as: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional AWS Certified Security – Specialty AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty AWS Certified Database – Specialty PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Multiple AWS Specialty or Professional certifications (preferred), such as those listed above.

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