Lead AWS Cloud Platform Engineer-w2 only

nTech Workforce has an #23219 Lead AWS Cloud Platform EngineerTerms of Employment:Employment Type: W2 Contract, 12 monthsLocation: This position is hybrid. The selected candidate must work onsite in Reston, VA once per week, with occasional meetings in Washington, D.C. The remaining work can be performed remotely.Candidate must reside in DMV areaOverview: Work with a premier organization in the healthcare industry to spearhead high-impact cloud migration initiatives. As a Lead Systems/Platform Engineer, you will actively transition complex on-premise applications to AWS, utilizing containerized environments (EKS) and cloud-native solutions. You will be responsible for building, automated provisioning, and deep infrastructure troubleshooting, ensuring highly secure environments that empower next-generation Gen AI application capabilities.Key Responsibilities:Provision, configure, and automate cloud infrastructure across development, testing, and production environments using reusable Terraform modules.Architect and provision reliable infrastructure pipelines to support advanced AI and Gen AI services, explicitly utilizing AWS Bedrock, Kendra, and Sagemaker.Partner with application development and enterprise architecture teams to interpret technical layout documentation and execute deployments.Conduct deep-dive technical troubleshooting on platform environments to isolate and resolve complex configuration, network, and system faults.Collaborate closely with legacy on-premise infrastructure and networking teams to maintain seamless hybrid cloud connectivity.Enforce rigid data security controls to ensure continuous compliance with strict healthcare industry mandates, including PHI and PII protection.Required Qualifications:Minimum of 10+ years of professional systems, infrastructure, or platform engineering experience.At least 5+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience managing and engineering core AWS cloud infrastructure.Possession of at least one active, validated AWS Certification.Advanced expertise in containerization utilizing AWS EKS and infrastructure automation with Terraform.Strong proficiency in hybrid networking troubleshooting, routing, and cloud-to-on-prem connectivity.Absolute geographical proximity and willingness to complete a final round interview in person and work on-site 1 day per week.Preferred Qualifications:Prior engineering experience working within the Healthcare industry or heavily regulated sectors dealing with PHI/PII data security frameworks.Direct background provisioning or supporting infrastructure tailored specifically for AI workloads, machine learning models, or automated indexing tools.Benefits InformationMedical Insurance; Vision Insurance; Dental Insurance401K Retirement Plan (Discretionary Match Offered)Ancillary Coverage (Life, AD&D, Short Term / Long Term Disability)Employee Referral BonusBi-Weekly Direct DepositNote: As a contingent worker with nTech, you'll be paid for all approved hours worked; paid time off and paid holidays are not provided.nTech is an equal opportunity employer. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment drug and background screenings. Only candidates who meet all of the above client requirements will be contacted by a recruiter.