AWS Technical Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Own the current state of AWS systems and identify gaps and improvement areas .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $187,179 - $207,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in AWS cloud architectures and implementations, with a strong focus on operational excellence, team leadership, and the adoption of innovative cloud strategies. Proven ability to manage multi-tenant systems and develop secure, automated solutions aligned with best practices.

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AWS Cloud ArchitectureDevOps/DevSecOps MethodologiesTeam ManagementCloud Adoption StrategiesPublic Trust Clearance

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Hard Skills

Cloud ArchitectureDigital TransformationMulti-Tenant SystemsAutomated SolutionsOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

TerraformJenkinsGitLab

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS CertificationAzure CertificationGCP Certification

Industry Keywords

Cloud EnvironmentsOn-Premise SystemsContinuous ImprovementClient DeliverablesEscalation Point

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJenkinsTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the current state of AWS systems and identify gaps and improvement areas
Improve operational excellence across the USPTO AWS environment with the operations lead
Serve as a final escalation point with the Program Manager to ensure response SLAs are met
Collaborate with client stakeholders and customers to define technical requirements and objectives
Lead the design of system improvements and help oversee client deliverables
Help the USPTO adopt AI practices
Lead a team of DevOps Engineers and ensure innovative, secure cloud strategies
Build a culture of continuous improvement and prioritize a backlog of improvements
Partner with senior leadership, enterprise architecture teams, and agency personnel on cloud adoption strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizen/Green Card Holder eligible for Public Trust clearance
10+ years of IT/digital transformation experience
5+ years of hands-on AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud architectures and implementations
Strong communication and collaboration ability
Expertise leading multi-tenant cloud systems, including landing zones and multi-account systems
Team management and experience leading and developing team members
Experience developing and managing highly available, secure, and automated solutions aligned with best practices
Experience with DevOps/DevSecOps methodologies and tools such as Terraform, Jenkins, and GitLab
Professional cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred
Proven experience bridging on-premise systems with cloud environments preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions and company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance