Job Summary- Seeking an experienced Cloud Software Engineer to design, develop, implement, and sustain secure cloud-based solutions supporting mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) programs
- The successful candidate will architect scalable, resilient cloud environments; develop cloud-native applications and infrastructure; and support the deployment, integration, and optimization of enterprise cloud platforms
- This position requires expertise in cloud architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and DevSecOps practices to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient cloud operations
Primary Responsibilities- Design, develop, implement, and maintain secure cloud-based applications and infrastructure supporting scalable, resilient, and mission-critical environments
- Architect cloud infrastructure and develop detailed technical designs, implementation plans, and system specifications for modern cloud platforms and services
- Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, architects, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and develop cloud-based products, applications, and enterprise solutions
- Lead the deployment, integration, and optimization of cloud management platforms while continuously evaluating system performance, reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
- Support the development and expansion of enterprise cloud service offerings by identifying and implementing value-added cloud capabilities
- Develop technical solution recommendations, Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation, and cost analyses supporting cloud engineering initiatives
- Perform cost-benefit analyses comparing cloud-based solutions with alternative deployment models, including virtual private networks (VPNs), dedicated hosting, and on-premises infrastructure
- Perform operations, maintenance, and sustainment of secure managed cloud platforms, ensuring high system availability, security, compliance, and performance
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar automation tools
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software builds, testing, deployments, and platform management
- Develop automation for monitoring, alerting, and automated remediation of cloud infrastructure and application events
- Monitor cloud environments using AWS-native monitoring services and implement continuous improvements to enhance operational performance
- Participate in Agile software development activities, including sprint planning, design reviews, code reviews, integration testing, and production deployments
- Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure and application issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Required Qualifications- Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
- Eight (8) or more years of hands-on experience in software development, including requirements analysis, design, integration, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Four (4) or more years of software development experience using high-level programming languages such as Java, C, or C++
- Three (3) or more years of experience with software integration, unit testing, and development of test plans and test scripts
- Three (3) or more years of experience developing software on UNIX/Linux (Red Hat 3-5) environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline (e.g., Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Engineering). A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience
- One of the following certifications is required prior to start:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
- AWS Certified Developer - Associate
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
Desired Qualifications- Strong expertise designing and implementing cloud solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Experience developing applications using AWS SDKs, APIs, and cloud-native services
- Thorough understanding of the AWS Well-Architected Framework and cloud architecture best practices
- Experience designing and deploying serverless architectures using AWS services
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, including AWS CloudFormation and Terraform
- Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
- Proficiency using GitLab for source code management, branching strategies, and collaborative software development
- Experience using AWS Cost Management services, including AWS Pricing Calculator and AWS Cost Explorer, to support solution design and cost optimization
- Experience monitoring cloud infrastructure using Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, and related AWS monitoring and logging services
- Experience supporting DevSecOps initiatives, cloud security best practices, and continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines
- Experience supporting highly available, secure cloud environments within DoD or Intelligence Community organizations
Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate's experience and qualifications.
The pay range for this role is:
180,000 - 235,000 USD per year (NBP)
