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Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

3+ months ago Durham, NC

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Labcorp, a premier global player in life sciences, leads the charge in patient care through advanced clinical laboratory services, diagnostics, drug development, and technology-driven solutions. We are dedicated to innovation and excellence, actively seeking skilled professionals to contribute to our global mission of enhancing health and transforming lives.

We are in search of a seasoned Senior AWS Cloud Engineer with a minimum of 5 years of experience to join our vibrant team. The ideal candidate will spearhead the design, construction, and management of cloud-based applications and services utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role will focus on establishing accounts with Account Factory, deploying AWS Config, AWS Control Tower, AWS Security Hub, AWS Guard Duty, AWS Resilience Hub, AWS Identity Center, AWS Firewall Manager, and implementing FinOps methodologies.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement cloud infrastructure and services on AWS with a focus on security, scalability, and efficiency.
  • Utilize Account Factory to provision and administer AWS accounts within AWS Control Tower landing zones.
  • Configure and oversee AWS Config for evaluating, auditing, and managing AWS resource configurations.
  • Deploy and sustain AWS Security Hub, AWS Guard Duty, and AWS Resilience Hub for continuous security monitoring, threat detection, and resilience planning.
  • Oversee AWS Identity Center for centralized account access and identity management.
  • Setup AWS Firewall Manager for centralized management of firewall policies across AWS accounts and resources.
  • Apply FinOps principles to optimize cloud spending and ensure financial accountability in cloud operations.
  • Collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to architect scalable software services and enforce system security using top-notch cloud security solutions.
  • Address system issues across all platform and application domains, offering recommendations for process and architecture enhancements.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technology options and vendor products, evaluating their suitability for the company.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, coupled with relevant AWS experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in an AWS Cloud Engineer or similar role.
  • Prior experience working at Labcorp.
  • Proficient in AWS services, including Account Factory, AWS Config, AWS Control Tower, AWS Security Hub, AWS Guard Duty, AWS Resilience Hub, AWS Identity Center, and AWS Firewall Manager.
  • Familiarity with FinOps practices and principles.
  • Expertise in cloud security solutions and best practices.
  • Strong scripting language proficiency (e.g., Python, Bash) and experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Security Specialty) preferred.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Location: Durham, NC

Application Window: 7/4/2025

Pay Range: $150-155k

All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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Client-provided location(s): Durham, NC
Job ID: labcorp-254990_1111564063
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-04-01T00:26:51

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Stock Purchase Program
      • Performance Bonus
      • Financial Counseling
    • Professional Development

      • Leadership Training Program
      • Associate or Rotational Training Program
      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Promote From Within
      • Mentor Program
      • Shadowing Opportunities
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Lunch and Learns
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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