5+ years in data engineering, modeling and simulation, or related technical engineering.
Hands-on AWS experience with data pipelines and compute-intensive workloads.
Ability to design reliable data processing and storage solutions.
Hands-on AWS cloud experience in highly controlled environments.
Active TS/SCI clearance required.
Responsibilities
Design data ingestion, storage, and processing pipelines for simulation workloads.
Support GPU-enabled compute and scalable workloads using Amazon EC2, AWS Batch, or HPC patterns.
Optimize movement, organization, and retrieval of large datasets.
Collaborate with engineers and analysts to enhance repeatability, performance, and reliability.
Benefits
Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Competitive health benefits.
Flexible work arrangements.
Part of a virtue-centered team with a no-jerk culture.
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Are you ready to put your AWS expertise to work on cloud challenges that few engineers get the chance to tackle?
Virtual Service Operations (VSO) is seeking an experienced AWS Modeling & Simulation Data Engineer to join a highly skilled team delivering advanced cloud engineering capabilities for a mission-critical, security-sensitive initiative. Build the data and compute backbone for advanced modeling and simulation. This role blends data engineering with scalable AWS compute to help technical teams run demanding analytical workloads securely and efficiently. You will work with experienced technical partners in a collaborative environment where careful engineering and measurable results matter.
Key Responsibilities:
Design data ingestion, storage, and processing pipelines for simulation workloads.
Support GPU-enabled compute and scalable workloads using Amazon EC2, AWS Batch, or HPC patterns.
Optimize movement, organization, and retrieval of large datasets.
Work with engineers and analysts to improve repeatability, performance, and reliability.
Qualifications:
5+ years in data engineering, modeling and simulation, or related technical engineering.
Hands-on AWS experience with data pipelines and compute-intensive workloads.
Ability to design reliable data processing and storage solutions.
Hands-on AWS cloud experience and ability to work effectively in highly controlled environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with simulation platforms or scientific computing workloads.
GPU-enabled EC2, AWS Batch, HPC, and large-scale scenario data.
Relevant AWS professional or specialty certifications; Security+ or CISSP where applicable.
Requirements
Active TS/SCI clearance; must be eligible for applicable SCI read-on/indoctrination and additional program-specific access approvals.
Must reside within commuting distance of one of the following 4 approved secure work locations: Herndon, VA; Washington, DC; Seattle, WA; or Denver, CO.
Regular on-site work in an approved secure facility and occasional work at authorized customer facilities may be required. This is not a remote position.
Full-time position, on-site
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, 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.
