KBR Services, LLC is hiring a Sr. Cloud DevOps Developer - Remote

KBR is looking for a Sr. Cloud DevOps Developer to lead the rapid migration of our physical infrastructure to AWS cloud environments. You will drive large-scale 'lift and shift' initiatives and then architect strategies to modernize workloads using cloud-native services. This is a fully remote role for a U.S. Citizen.

What You'll Do

• Lead rapid 'lift and shift' migrations of physical and legacy infrastructure to AWS, ensuring minimal business disruption.
• Develop and execute comprehensive migration plans, including assessment, planning, and implementation.
• Collaborate with solution architects to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant AWS cloud solutions.
• Drive post-migration modernization by refactoring, rearchitecting, and automating workloads for 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 Jenkins and GitLab Runners.
• Incorporate FinOps principles into AWS cloud strategies for cost optimization and operational efficiency.
• Mentor and lead junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

What We're Looking For

• 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 like Terraform or AWS CDK.
• Proficiency in configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Expertise in scripting languages such as Python, Bash/Shell, PowerShell for infrastructure automation.
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Associate certification required.
• At least one AWS Specialty or Professional certification required.

Nice to Have

• Multiple AWS Specialty or Professional certifications.
• Experience engineering and deploying public sector solutions.
• Expertise with AWS services like S3, CloudFront, EKS, Lambda, Aurora Serverless DB, and AWS Batch.
• Experience incorporating FinOps principles into AWS cloud strategies.

Technical Stack

• AWS, Python, Ansible, Terraform, AWS CDK, Chef, Puppet, Bash/Shell, PowerShell, Jenkins, GitLab Runners

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation range: $135,200 – $202,700.
• 401K with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Paid time off and flexible schedule.
• Career advancement through professional training and development.

Work Mode

This is a fully remote position.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.