AWS EKS Lead – Cloud Platform Engineering Manager

Protiviti

. Partner with clients to solve complex business problems and provide impactful advice and solutions .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $133,000 - $213,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and delivering scalable AWS cloud solutions, including Infrastructure as Code and Kubernetes environments. Proven ability to build client relationships, lead project teams, and mentor junior consultants while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateCloud Platform ArchitectureInfrastructure as CodeKubernetes AdministrationClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

AWS Cloud Solutions DesignCloud-Native Architecture DevelopmentTerraformAWS CloudFormationAWS CDKCI/CD Pipeline EstablishmentGitOps PracticesMonitoring FrameworksLogging FrameworksAlerting Frameworks

Soft Skills

Client ServiceTeam LeadershipActive ListeningStructured Problem SolvingProfessional Communication

Tools & Technologies

AWSAmazon EKSCloud PlatformsDevOps PracticesObservability Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – ProfessionalAWS Certified Security – Specialty

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesCloud MigrationContainerizationOperational TransformationBusiness Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudKubernetesTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with clients to solve complex business problems and provide impactful advice and solutions
Develop lasting relationships with client personnel through quality product delivery
Foster a network within the business community and serve as a Protiviti ambassador
Mentor, train, and coach Consultants and Senior Consultants
Facilitate successful completion of project work plans
Architect and deliver scalable, secure, and resilient cloud platforms using AWS, Amazon EKS, Infrastructure as Code, and modern DevOps practices
Collaborate with client stakeholders, engineering teams, architects, and executive leadership to accelerate cloud adoption and improve business outcomes
Lead cloud platform assessments, modernization programs, containerization initiatives, migration efforts, and operational transformation engagements
Contribute to business development, solution development, and cloud ecosystem thought leadership
Lead architecture, implementation, and management of AWS-based cloud platforms
Design and administer enterprise-scale Kubernetes environments using Amazon EKS
Develop highly available, resilient, and scalable cloud-native architectures
Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or AWS CDK
Establish CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices
Build observability capabilities through monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks
Design secure cloud architectures aligned with industry security and compliance standards
Optimize cloud performance, reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency
Provide technical leadership across client engagements and delivery teams
Mentor cloud engineers and architects and promote engineering excellence
Support proposal development, solution architecture, and new business pursuits
Maintain relationships with delivery engineers and architects to ensure proposed solutions reflect implementation experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., MIS, IS, Comp Sci., etc.)
5+ years working in professional services industry
Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Preferred: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
Preferred: AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Ability to design and implement modern AWS cloud solutions
Interest in AWS trends and developments
Client relationship-building and exceptional client service
Interest in project management and team leadership
Experience or ability to lead AWS cloud platform architecture, implementation, and management
Experience administering enterprise-scale Kubernetes environments using Amazon EKS
Ability to develop highly available, resilient, and scalable cloud-native architectures
Experience with Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or AWS CDK for Infrastructure as Code
Experience establishing CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices
Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks
Ability to design secure cloud architectures aligned with security and compliance standards
Experience leading cloud migration, containerization, and application modernization initiatives
Ability to communicate technical concepts to engineers, architects, business stakeholders, and senior technology leaders
Background in consulting behaviors including active listening, structured problem solving, professional communication, clear documentation, and ownership of commitments
Successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan providing eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities, with a 12% bonus target opportunity
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
FSA and HSA healthcare accounts
Life and accident insurance
Adoption and fertility assistance
Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match of 50% on the first 6% of contributions
Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time; new hires receive up to 20 days per calendar year
Up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year
Hybrid work model combining in-person and remote work
Flexible environment varying remote-to-in-person requirements by client, project, team, and business factors