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