AWS Engineer, Senior
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to competitive salary, opportunities for significant impact, and development in leadership and cloud technology expertise.
- Attractive salary range ($86,800 – $198,000/year)
- Leverage skills in cutting-edge technology
- Leadership opportunities in AWS and cloud projects
- Requires substantial AWS experience and security clearance
Pros
- Strong salary package ($86,800 to $198,000/year) suitable for experienced professionals.
- Chances for leadership roles in technical teams.
- Exposure to advanced technologies like AI and machine learning.
Cons
- High-pressure environment due to the responsibility of leading projects.
- Requires government security clearance which may complicate recruitment.
- Potentially limited remote work depending on project needs.
Who it's for
Senior • Hybrid/Onsite, client engagements
Good fit
- Senior AWS engineers with leadership aspirations
- Tech professionals in depth with cloud solutions
- Individuals wanting to make impactful contributions
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without relevant experience
- Those seeking non-technical roles
- Individuals preferring less responsibility
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
The Opportunity:
As an Amazon Web Services (AWS) engineer, you’ll join a team of highly skilled and motivated engineers to design, build, and maintain products and services for our clients. You’ll coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders to identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate your client’s IT needs and future goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions. t
We need to come up with the best solution, so you’ll advise on new techniques, break free from the legacy model, and go where the industry is going. You’ll lead the team through a critical approach to network design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions to maintain a balance of security and business needs. This is a chance to make a difference in the security of commercial clients. You’ll be able to broaden your skillset into areas like Cloud architecture and infrastructure, orchestration and automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, and threat intelligence while building peace of mind in a critical infrastructure.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
8+ years of experience with designing and deploying complex solutions in AWS
Experience with working in government Cloud environments, including AWS GovCloud, MilCloud, or C2S
Experience with multiple operating systems, including UNIX, Linux, and Windows
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including VPCs, EC2, Network, ELB, and S3
Experience with automation for Cloud environments, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code
Experience with programming languages and practices, including scripting languages, such as Python, Ruby, or Bash
Knowledge of Web services environments, languages, and formats, including RESTful APIs, HTML, JavaScript, XML, KML, SOAP, and JSON
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Nice If You Have:
Experience in working with other Cloud Service Providers, including Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud a plus
Experience with Agile development methods
Ability to be a self-motivated team player
Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
Possession of excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
Agile Development, Cloud systems, or ITIL related Certifications
Vetting:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
