Cloud Software Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Cloud Software Engineer with Security Clearance
We’re seeking a highly skilled Cloud Software Engineer with deep expertise in Python and AWS to help architect, automate, and deploy secure cloud solutions within high-side environments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in mission-critical settings, understands the nuances of secure networking, and can build scalable infrastructure using modern Dev Ops tools.

Key Responsibilities
Develop Python scripts to parse complex datasets and automate cloud operations. Integrate with AWS services using the boto3 Python library for API interactions. Build and maintain AWS CDK applications in Python to automate deployment of enterprise services into TS/S environments. Design systems that operate within strict networking constraints of the TS/S fabric. Collaborate with architects and security teams to deploy AWS services securely in high-side regions.

Provide technical guidance on AWS infrastructure, including Transit Gateway and Sage Maker.
Operate and maintain FiDOS instances in customer high-side development environments.
Basic Qualifications Expert-level Python programming skills, especially for automation and cloud integration. Hands-on experience with AWS services, particularly Transit Gateway and Sage Maker. Proficiency with AWS CDK in Python for infrastructure-as-code deployments. Strong understanding of secure networking principles and constraints in TS/S environments. Recent experience with FiDOS in a customer high-side dev environment (within the last 6 months). Ability to work independently in high-security settings and collaborate across technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications
AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, Dev Ops Engineer).

Experience with containerization (Docker, ECS) and CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with government cloud regions (AWS Secret/Top Secret). Prior work supporting federal agencies or defense contractors. Clearance Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. TS/SCI CI poly REQUIRED Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $150,000 - $200,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs.

This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits:
Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications.

These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.