Senior Cloud Engineer

Genesis10
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, McLean
Oct 20, 2025
Genesis10 is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer for our mortgage services client in McLean, VA. This is a 12-month contract requiring 5 days a week onsite. Summary: Design, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters on AWS/GCP/Azure, ensuring high availability and scalability. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline. Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation. Integrate AWS Lambda functions into platform workflows for event-driven automation. Manage AWS resources such as S3, RDS, and secrets using AWS Secrets Manager or Hashicorp Vault. Implement robust secrets management strategies across platforms and environments. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance, security, and reliability. Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure seamless platform integration and support. Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and AWS best practices. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent work experience(required) 6+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, SRE, or platform engineering roles. Deep expertise in Kubernetes architecture, deployment, scaling, and monitoring. Strong experience in AWS services, including Lambda, S3, RDS, IAM, and VPC. Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code using Terraform and CloudFormation. Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and pipeline implementation. Advanced knowledge of secrets management (AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault, etc.). Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, Go, etc.). Solid understanding of networking, security, and observability in Kubernetes. Familiarity with GitOps practices and tools like Flux or ArgoCD. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.) and Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or similar certification are a plus. Preferred Skills: Experience with container security and compliance. Familiarity with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd, etc.). Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.). Keys to success in this role: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment. Pay rate range - $80.00- $85.00 an hour If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today! Genesis10 Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF) Remote opportunities available For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.