Systems Engineer IV with Security Clearance

Responsibilities:

• Design, optimize, and enhance cloud-based architectures to support operational requirements.

• Creating scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that enable rapid deployment and customization of engagement infrastructure across diverse mission scenarios.

• Lead planning and implementation for migration of on-prem capabilities into the AWS cloud

• Customize capabilities to align with engagement scope, technical, and operational parameters

• Develop automation frameworks to streamline provisioning and deployment processes

• Create and maintain infrastructure-as-code templates and documentation

• Ensure architecture supports rapid reconfiguration for dynamic mission needs

• Implement security controls including encryption, namespace obfuscation, and hardened configurations

• Collaborate with Dev Ops engineers to enhance CI/CD pipelines

• Evaluate and recommend new cloud services and technologies to improve operational capabilities

• Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to implementation teams

• Support troubleshooting of complex architectural issues during active operations

Required Skills:

• U.S. Citizenship

• Active Secret clearance, TS/SCI preferred

• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability

• 5+ years of experience designing cloud architectures, preferably on AWS

• 8+ years of directly relevant experience

• Strong expertise in AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, Lambda, and Cloud Formation

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Cloud Formation, etc.)

• Deep understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements

• Proven ability to design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective solutions

• Strong documentation and technical communication skills

• Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, Power Shell) Desired

Skills:

• Experience designing solutions for cybersecurity or incident response operations

• Knowledge of multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures

• Experience with Splunk

• Experience migrating on-prem legacy systems to a cloud environment

• Experience with Azure and Entra

• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS)

• Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST)

• Background in system administration or Dev Ops Required

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) Desired

Certifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional