Cloud Engineer - AWS (Top Secret Clearance Required)

<p>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.<br><strong><br>***This job requires active <strong style="color: #000000; font-family: &amp;quot; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">TS</strong>&nbsp;clearance.&nbsp; Please apply only if you have an active&nbsp;<strong style="color: #000000; font-family: &amp;quot; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">TS </strong>clearance. ***</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">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.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Required Skills/Experience:</strong></p> <p></p> <ul> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Designing and implementing distributed, cloud-based solutions across Cloud, SOA, and Web Services architectures</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Hands-on virtualization, networking, and operating system experience</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud technologies</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Deep expertise across core AWS services including EC2, PaaS (OpenShift), Lambda, S3, and Reserved Instances</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Proficiency with Python for automation and scripting</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Experience with Jenkins and GitLab for CI/CD pipelines</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Experience with infrastructure as code using CloudFormation and Terraform</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Experience with monitoring and visualization tools such as Grafana and Zabbix</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Experience with security and compliance scanning tools such as HP Fortify and ACAS</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Experience with PostgreSQL databases</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Experience with team collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, and RocketChat</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Working knowledge of Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Understanding of code baseline management</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Knowledge of systems, architectural, software development, and software sustainment practices</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Experience creating systems engineering documentation such as Version Description Documents (VDDs) and diagrams</li> </ul> <p></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Preferred Skills/Experience:</strong></p> <p></p> <ul> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Understanding of the SFA organization, aeronautical data, and mission</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Experience with NGA cloud-based architecture</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">AWS Solutions Architect or AWS Developer certifications</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Experience with IC cloud architecture implementation methodologies</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Experience with native cloud templating services such as AWS CloudFormation</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Experience with aeronautical datasets</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Experience with CI/CD pipelines and related projects</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Experience with the Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) process for evaluating solution options</li> </ul> <p></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <p></p> <ul> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">DoD 8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+) at IAT Level II/III</li> </ul> <p></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>North Point Technology is <strong>THE BEST </strong>place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions!&nbsp; We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.</p> <p>At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first!&nbsp; We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Come join us!</strong> <strong>Apply with North Point Technology today!&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><em>For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.</em></p></div>