Cloud Engineer - AWS (Top Secret Clearance Required)
North Point Technology is looking to hire a Cloud Engineer to join our Air Team. The qualified candidate must have an active TS/SCI security clearance and will support a cloud development and deployment team responsible for delivering and maintaining multiple operational cloud-deployed software solutions. The ideal candidate has experience across all AWS environments and can provide analysis and recommendations for architectural and configuration updates.
***This job requires active TS clearance. Please apply only if you have an active TS clearance. ***
Responsibilities:
This position involves collaborating with teams to design and implement AWS system architectures, including the operational status and security of government systems (ATO), reviewing and providing input to system requirements, and incorporating industry best practices and lessons learned into future design iterations. The role applies broad systems engineering lifecycle experience to AWS cloud initiatives focused on architectural design and development. The engineer works with team members to move data to the appropriate data stores and monitors dashboard metrics including cost, computational utilization, and other emerging business needs.
Required Skills/Experience:
Designing and implementing distributed, cloud-based solutions across Cloud, SOA, and Web Services architectures
Hands-on virtualization, networking, and operating system experience
Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud technologies
Deep expertise across core AWS services including EC2, PaaS (OpenShift), Lambda, S3, and Reserved Instances
Proficiency with Python for automation and scripting
Experience with Jenkins and GitLab for CI/CD pipelines
Experience with infrastructure as code using CloudFormation and Terraform
Experience with monitoring and visualization tools such as Grafana and Zabbix
Experience with security and compliance scanning tools such as HP Fortify and ACAS
Experience with PostgreSQL databases
Experience with team collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and RocketChat
Working knowledge of Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban
Understanding of code baseline management
Knowledge of systems, architectural, software development, and software sustainment practices
Experience creating systems engineering documentation such as Version Description Documents (VDDs) and diagrams
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Understanding of the SFA organization, aeronautical data, and mission
Experience with NGA cloud-based architecture
AWS Solutions Architect or AWS Developer certifications
Experience with IC cloud architecture implementation methodologies
Experience with native cloud templating services such as AWS CloudFormation
Experience with aeronautical datasets
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and related projects
Experience with the Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) process for evaluating solution options
Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph
DoD 8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+) at IAT Level II/III