Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Overview We are seeking an experienced Cloud Software Engineer / AWS Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain secure cloud-based applications and data solutions within a highly classified mission environment.

This position requires strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, Python and Java development, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, Linux, Docker, and infrastructure-as-code using the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). What will you do?

* Design, build, and maintain secure web applications within the Sponsor's classified JWICS and C2S cloud environments.

* Develop cloud-based applications and solutions using Python and Java.

* Design, develop, query, optimize, and maintain Elasticsearch and AWS OpenSearch environments.

* Write and tune complex queries against structured and unstructured datasets using SQL and Elasticsearch/OpenSearch query languages.

* Design and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services, including: * Lambda functions and layers * Amazon S3 * AWS Batch * Amazon EC2 * Amazon EventBridge * Amazon SQS * Amazon SNS * IAM roles and policies * Amazon DynamoDB * AWS container services * Build and maintain cloud infrastructure using the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). * Develop Linux shell scripts to support automation, deployment, and system operations.

* Build, maintain, and deploy Docker containers and images.

* Transform data from multiple file types and formats into standardized formats such as JSON, CSV, and XML.

* Work closely with application developers to identify and implement infrastructure, deployment, and operational requirements.

* Apply knowledge of programming, software tools, operating systems, networking, and cloud technologies to solve complex mission and collection requirements.

* Assess technical and project requirements and provide informed recommendations on architecture, implementation, and delivery approaches.

* Collaborate with technical teams across multiple organizational boundaries.

Do you have what it takes?

Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly on day one of employment * Demonstrated experience working within the Sponsor's cloud environment.

* Demonstrated experience building and maintaining secure web applications on classified Sponsor networks, including JWICS and C2S.

* Strong programming experience with Python.

* Experience programming in Java.

* Hands-on experience designing, developing, querying, and maintaining Elasticsearch and/or AWS OpenSearch.

* Experience writing and optimizing complex queries against structured and unstructured datasets using SQL and Elasticsearch/OpenSearch query languages.

* Experience with Linux shell scripting.

* Experience building Docker containers and images.

* Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including Lambda, S3, Batch, EC2, EventBridge, SQS, SNS, IAM, DynamoDB, and container services.

* Demonstrated hands-on experience with the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar infrastructure-as-code tools are not substitutes for the required AWS CDK experience.

* Experience transforming data from multiple file formats into standardized formats such as JSON, CSV, and XML.

* Experience working with application developers to define and implement infrastructure and deployment requirements.

* Experience translating mission and operational needs into technical requirements.

* Ability to assess project requirements and provide informed technical recommendations.

* Experience collaborating with technical teams across multiple organizations and functional boundaries.

* Strong technical documentation and communication skills.