Kbr, Inc.
Provides engineering, procurement, construction and technology solutions to government and industry worldwide.
Lead lift‑and‑shift migrations to AWS and modernize workloads using DevOps practices.
1 days ago
$135,200 - $202,700
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Remote
Company Size
38,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Construction services
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Science
Technology
Engineering
Sustainability
Space Systems
Military Aircraft
Energy Industry
Government Solutions
Role
Description
lift‑and‑shift
migration planning
ci/cd
iac
finops
automation
The engineer will lead rapid “lift‑and‑shift” migrations of on‑premises infrastructure to AWS, then architect and implement modernization strategies that leverage cloud‑native services, automation, and FinOps principles. Collaboration with solution architects, design teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders will be essential to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant cloud environments.
- Lead rapid “lift‑and‑shift” migrations of physical and legacy infrastructure to AWS with minimal disruption.
- Develop and execute comprehensive migration plans, including assessment, planning, and implementation.
- Collaborate with solution architects and design teams to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant cloud solutions.
- Refactor, rearchitect, and automate workloads post‑migration to leverage AWS cloud‑native services.
- Build and maintain provisioning, monitoring, auditing, and de‑provisioning tools using Python, Ansible, and other automation technologies.
- Manage CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure using industry‑standard tools such as Jenkins and GitLab Runners.
- Apply FinOps principles to optimize AWS cost and operational efficiency.
- Mentor and lead junior engineers, fostering continuous learning and professional growth.
- Utilize Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or AWS CDK for automated deployments.
- Employ configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
- Write automation scripts in Python, Bash/Shell, or PowerShell.
Requirements
aws
devops
10+ years
aws certified
fedramp
aws security
- Bring 10+ years of cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems administration experience focused on AWS.
- Demonstrate expertise in AWS security, network controls, and FedRAMP compliance requirements.
- Hold AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Associate certification and at least one AWS Specialty or Professional certification.
- Preferred: multiple AWS Specialty/Professional certifications, experience with public‑sector solutions, and proficiency with services such as S3, CloudFront, EKS, Lambda, Aurora Serverless, and AWS Batch.
Benefits
Compensation ranges from $135,200 to $202,700, based on location, experience, and contract affordability. KBR offers a competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) matching, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, paid time off, and flexible work schedules, along with professional training and development opportunities.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
- must obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for government facility access.
- require three years of continuous u.s. residency for government security credential.
Company
Overview
Founded in 1901
Century-long legacy
The company has an over-100-year history, tracing back to its origins in 1901.
S&P 400 Rank
Selective public index membership
Trades publicly on the NYSE and is part of the S&P 400 stock market index.
Multi-billion USD
Annual revenue scale
Generates annual revenues in the multi-billion dollar range across diverse markets.
- Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure.
- Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D.
- Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing.
- Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning.
- Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities.
- Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.
Culture + Values
- We Deliver – uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
- We Value Our People – creating work environments in which every member feels safe, supported, respected, trusted and valued, with opportunities to belong, connect and grow.
- We Are People of Integrity – valuing honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity; doing what’s right for the planet, communities and our people.
- We Are a Team of Teams – valuing collective achievements over individual, powering operational excellence as ONE KBR.
- We Empower – empowering people with shared purpose, the right tools and culture, trusting them as independent decision‑makers who own their work.
Environment + Sustainability
Carbon Neutrality in 2019
Achievement
The company achieved carbon neutrality for its operations and business travel, verified by an independent third party.
Net-Zero by 2030
Target
The company aims to reach net-zero carbon emissions across operations and business travel by 2030.
AAA ESG Rating
Recognition
Received an AAA rating from MSCI for exceptional management of environmental risks in 2023.
America’s Climate Leaders
Recognition
The company was recognized by USA Today as one of America’s Climate Leaders in 2023 for reducing its carbon footprint.
- Integrated sustainability into Zero Harm safety culture via 10 key Sustainability Pillars aligned with UN SDGs.
- Published 2019 Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility Report, measuring baseline and offsetting via wind farm and Plastic Bank credits.
- Supports carbon‑recycling (e.g., engineering services for LanzaTech) and clean‑energy initiatives (e.g., UK Net Zero Innovation Portfolio and projects like Arafura rare‑earth net‑zero pathway).
Inclusion & Diversity
33% board female
Gender Diversity on Board
Increased representation of women on the board from 20% in 2019 to 33% in early 2020.
33% female leadership
Leadership Team Diversity
Expanded female representation in executive roles from 10% in 2019 to 33% in 2020.
- Linked ESG achievements—such as diversity targets—to executive compensation starting in 2021.