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Senior Lead Cloud & Infrastructure Systems Engineer

Auria Space
$130,000 - $170,000
life insurance, paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States
Jan 20, 2026
Auria is seeking a Senior Lead Cloud & Infrastructure Systems Engineer to support the Joint Antenna Marketplace (JAM) program. This role is critical in ensuring system reliability, performance, and scalability to support operations of the AWS platform. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in cloud architecture, automation, CI/CD, and security best practices. This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for leading the AWS cloud and infrastructure engineering effort on a mission-critical DoD system. The successful candidate will lead engineers, set technical direction and be accountable for delivery, reliability, and security posture, while remaining actively engaged in technical implementation. The incumbent is responsible for the design implementation, and sustainment of JAM's AWS cloud and infrastructure environment, while serving as the technical team lead for infrastructure engineering. This role requires a proven ability to lead engineers, make architectural decisions, and coordinate across cybersecurity, networking, DevSecOps, and program leadership. The ideal candidate balances deep technical expertise with ownership, accountability, and leadership in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Location--Remote from: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO: Technical Leadership & Ownership: Lead and be accountable for the cloud and infrastructure engineering team supporting JAM Lead infrastructure and DevOps scrum ceremonies and standups Set technical direction, standards, and best practices for cloud and infrastructure environments Own execution, delivery, and technical risk for infrastructure related work Serve as the technical decision authority and escalation point for infrastructure issues Communicate technical status, risks, and tradeoffs to program leadership and stakeholders Engineering & Execution: Design, configure, implement, and maintain enterprise systems including Kubernetes, storage, cloud infrastructure, and virtual machines. Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools such as Terraform, Tofu or CloudFormation. Lead significant infrastructure projects including adding connectivity, upgrades, deployments, migrations and re-platforming. Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, backup, and disaster recovery solutions Support secure system operations in alignment with DoD security requirements Collaboration & Operations: Collaborate with Network, Cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and Development teams to support mission and application needs Participate in on-call rotation and incident response as required Ensure infrastructure solutions align with program schedules, security posture, and operational needs Mentor and develop engineers through tasking, guidance, and technical review Leadership Expectations: Demonstrated experience leading engineers or technical teams, not just mentoring Experience prioritizing work, assigning tasks, and holding teams accountable for delivery Comfortable making architectural and technical decisions under security, schedule, and operational constraints Ability to balance hands-on engineering with leadership and coordination responsibilities Experience interfacing with program management, cybersecurity, and external stakeholders WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES: Mission-driven professional motivated by supporting national security and complex technical systems Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) 6+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering or Infrastructure roles 1+ years of Senior Cloud Engineering or Senior Infrastructure roles Prior experience in technical lead or team lead role Strong experience in Linux server environments Proficiency with AWS Cloud platform Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python) Experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools Knowledge of networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP) Familiarity with security standards and practices (patching, firewalls, IAM) Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Active secret security clearance WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS: Experience supporting DoD, mission-critical, or high reliability systems Familiarity with Zero Trust, RMF, or regulated environments Experience with Keycloak Skills with ICD development, requirements management, RF frequency management, and IMS awareness Hands-on experience with CI/CD and DevSecOps toolchains Relevant certifications (e.g., CKA, Security+, AWS SysOps, RHCSA) PAY TRANSPARENCY: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $130,000 - $170,000 APPLICATION DEADLINE: The deadline to apply to this role is April 20th, 2026. THE AURIA TEAM: Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers' missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R&D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision. As a full-time Auria employee, here are some of the many benefits to enjoy: Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases Flex time provides you with the flexibility needed 11 Company-Paid Holidays & Float days per year Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions, employer and employee contributions immediately vested Up to $5,250 per year on Education and Training Assistance Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA No-cost life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) And much more! Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.