Cross Domain Engineer- AWS (Active TS/SCI Clearance)

Strategic Business Systems (SBS)

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of hands-on experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) or secure data transfer systems.
  • Familiarity with data diode architectures and one-way transfer mechanisms.
  • Experience integrating systems with AWS services like S3, EC2, Lambda, and API Gateway.
  • Strong understanding of classified or regulated environments and security compliance processes.
  • Linux background with scripting skills in Python or Bash.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement low-to-high data pipelines across classification boundaries.
  • Support and integrate Cross Domain Solutions, including data diodes and guard technologies.
  • Build secure data ingestion, validation, and transfer mechanisms for AWS and on-premises systems.
  • Develop and enforce data filtering, formatting, and content inspection rules.
  • Integrate CDS pipelines with AWS services, high-performance computing, and enterprise applications.
  • Implement logging, monitoring, and audit capabilities for cross-domain data transfers.
  • Support testing, accreditation, and operational deployment of CDS capabilities.

Benefits

  • Onsite and hybrid work options available.
  • Work in a mission-critical environment that influences national security.
  • Gain experience in cutting-edge technologies like AWS and Cross Domain Solutions.
Full Job Description
Cross Domain Engineer - Data Transfer / AWS Diode (Low-to-High Pipelines)

Location: Chantilly, VA (preferred)
Work Type: Onsite / Hybrid
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required

The Opportunity

This role is focused on developing and supporting Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), including AWS data diode architectures, to enable secure, compliant movement of data between networks of differing classification levels. You'll play a key role in enabling mission systems-both on-prem and in AWS classified environments-to share data safely while maintaining strict security controls.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Design and implement low-to-high data pipelines across classification boundaries
  • Support and integrate Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), including data diodes and guard technologies
  • Build secure data ingestion, validation, and transfer mechanisms into AWS environments and on-prem systems
  • Develop and enforce data filtering, formatting, and content inspection rules
  • Integrate CDS pipelines with AWS services, HPC systems, and enterprise applications
  • Support deployment of pipelines into AWS classified regions (e.g., GovCloud or other secure environments)
  • Implement logging, monitoring, and audit capabilities for cross-domain transfers
  • Support testing, accreditation, and operational deployment of CDS capabilities

What We're Looking For

Cross Domain / CDS Experience
  • Hands-on experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) or similar secure data transfer systems
  • Familiarity with data diode architectures and one-way transfer mechanisms
  • Understanding of low-to-high data flow constraints and approval processes

AWS / Cloud Integration
  • Experience integrating systems with AWS services (S3, EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, etc.)
  • Understanding of secure data ingestion patterns into AWS
  • Familiarity with VPC design, private endpoints, and restricted network architectures
  • Experience working in or supporting AWS GovCloud or classified regions (preferred)

Data & Integration
  • Experience building data pipelines and transformation workflows
  • Understanding of data formats (JSON, XML, CSV, etc.) and validation techniques
  • Ability to integrate across cloud and on-prem environments

Security & Compliance
  • Strong understanding of classified or regulated environments
  • Familiarity with NCDSMO, Raise-the-Bar (RTB), or CDS accreditation processes
  • Experience implementing data inspection, sanitization, and filtering controls

Systems & Infrastructure
  • Linux background with scripting (Python, Bash, etc.)
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals and secure data transfer protocols

Nice to Have
  • Experience with Radiant Mercury, Owl Cyber Defense, Everfox, or similar CDS tools
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) in secure environments
  • Experience supporting ATO or compliance-driven deployments

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Send resumes to [email protected]

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