8+ years of professional experience in relevant fields
Active TS/SCI Clearance required
Deep hands-on experience with Amazon OpenSearch and OpenSearch Serverless
Proficiency in AWS serverless stack including API Gateway, Lambda, and DynamoDB
Strong skills in AWS CDK with Python
Experience in identity & access engineering, including JWTs and OAuth
Knowledge of certificate/token validation processes, including CRLs and JWKS validation
Responsibilities
Develop serverless components with a focus on security and identity implementation
Own end-to-end implementation of serverless architecture
Utilize Python and CDK for building solutions
Integrate authentication and authorization patterns into serverless applications
Collaborate with team members to ensure high-quality deliverables
Benefits
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Virtue-centered team environment
Flexible work arrangements
Health benefits
Regular performance appraisals for career advancement
Full Job Description
Are you looking to take the next step in your career as an AWS Engineer (OpenSearch Serverless)? Let's chat and see if we are a good match!
Opportunity:
Virtual Service Operations is searching for an AWS Engineer (OpenSearch Serverless) to join our team.
This is a hands-on build role centered on serverless architecture and identity/security implementation. Candidates should be strong Python/CDK builders with deep OpenSearch experience - this is not a traditional Data Architect or Data Lake role.
Key Responsibilities:
A serverless-focused builder who combines strong Python/CDK development skills with deep OpenSearch (including Serverless) expertise and solid identity/security fundamentals.
Comfortable owning end-to-end implementation of serverless components with embedded authentication and authorization patterns.
Required Skills:
Amazon OpenSearch and OpenSearch Serverless - deep, hands-on experience (primary focus of the role)
AWS serverless stack - API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB
AWS CDK with Python - the solution is built in Python CDK; strong Python and CDK proficiency is essential
Identity & access engineering - hands-on experience with JWTs, OAuth, and Lambda authorizers
Certificate/token validation - CRLs (Certificate Revocation Lists) and JWKS validation
Requirements
8+ years of professional experience
Must work from a SCIF all five days a week (preferably in the DC metro area)
Active TS/SCI Clearance
Please note that this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status
What is Important to Us:
You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.
What we offer you: As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone . We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
