Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer

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

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

PREFERRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Special Requirements

Benefits

Ready to join KBR and develop your career in cloud engineering while contributing to innovative and impactful projects? Apply today!

KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those above.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Click here to learn more : KBR Benefits

#LI-EM2

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

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.