Cleared AWS Cloud Engineer

This position is supporting the Northern Va Intel customer and requires an active TS/SCI w/ Poly

The role is based in Mclean but hot seating can be available in Chantilly

The AWS Cloud Engineer will build, deploy, manage, and administer cloud infrastructure designed to deliver complex

software products in a production environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on Cloud engineering professional with

significant experience in developing and deploying repeatable processes, tools, and cloud infrastructure that enable

the delivery of software in and on-demand cadence. They must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety

of configuration automation, deployment, and continuous integration technologies and the proven ability to fashion

robust solutions that can keep pace with software development. They must be at ease working in an agile

environment with cross functional team. This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and

innovation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related technical discipline, or the

equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Work with a team to build, administer, and secure cloud environments, including hybrid environments, in a

repeatable and reliable manner

 Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy new cloud tooling and infrastructure that extend or replace existing

capabilities

 Collaborate with cross-functional team of software engineers, data scientists, analysts, project managers and

other engineering groups

 Provide ongoing maintenance, support ,and enhancements introductions systems and platforms

 Provide recommendations for continuous improvement

 Write and update technical documentation such as system documentation, training materials, processes and

procedures

 Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organization’s capabilities

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

An active TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph is required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 Demonstrated hands on experience configuring cloud VPCs, subnets, route tables, and gateways

 Demonstrated experience scaling applications written in Java, Python or other programming languages with Cloud

Native technologies

 Experience deploying code in AWS utilizing solutions such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation

 Experience working with cloud native technologies, Infrastructure as Code (IAC), and/or Serverless cloud

technologies

 Experience securing cloud environments per NIST 800-53 security controls

 Demonstrated experience achieving customer accreditation of cloud solutions for highly sensitive system

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

 AWS Certification: Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent

 Demonstrated experience with cloud technologies used with ETL and big data pipelines such as Glue, EMR,

HIVE, Spark, S3, SQS, and SNS

 Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes or EKS

 Demonstrated experience using the AWS CDK

Benefits

Leading Path is an award-winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to our government and Fortune 500 clients. We offer a professional work environment with a family focus and strong work-life balance. Leading Path provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including fully paid for medical, dental and vision coverage, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401K contribution, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for professional growth and advancement, regular team events and much more!