Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Overview We are seeking an experienced Cloud Software Engineer / AWS Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain secure cloud-based applications and data solutions within a highly classified mission environment. This position requires strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, Python and Java development, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, Linux, Docker, and infrastructure-as-code using the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). What will you do? * Design, build, and maintain secure web applications within the Sponsor's classified JWICS and C2S cloud environments. * Develop cloud-based applications and solutions using Python and Java. * Design, develop, query, optimize, and maintain Elasticsearch and AWS OpenSearch environments. * Write and tune complex queries against structured and unstructured datasets using SQL and Elasticsearch/OpenSearch query languages. * Design and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services, including: * Lambda functions and layers * Amazon S3 * AWS Batch * Amazon EC2 * Amazon EventBridge * Amazon SQS * Amazon SNS * IAM roles and policies * Amazon DynamoDB * AWS container services * Build and maintain cloud infrastructure using the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). * Develop Linux shell scripts to support automation, deployment, and system operations. * Build, maintain, and deploy Docker containers and images. * Transform data from multiple file types and formats into standardized formats such as JSON, CSV, and XML. * Work closely with application developers to identify and implement infrastructure, deployment, and operational requirements. * Apply knowledge of programming, software tools, operating systems, networking, and cloud technologies to solve complex mission and collection requirements. * Assess technical and project requirements and provide informed recommendations on architecture, implementation, and delivery approaches. * Collaborate with technical teams across multiple organizational boundaries. Do you have what it takes? Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly on day one of employment * Demonstrated experience working within the Sponsor's cloud environment. * Demonstrated experience building and maintaining secure web applications on classified Sponsor networks, including JWICS and C2S. * Strong programming experience with Python. * Experience programming in Java. * Hands-on experience designing, developing, querying, and maintaining Elasticsearch and/or AWS OpenSearch. * Experience writing and optimizing complex queries against structured and unstructured datasets using SQL and Elasticsearch/OpenSearch query languages. * Experience with Linux shell scripting. * Experience building Docker containers and images. * Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including Lambda, S3, Batch, EC2, EventBridge, SQS, SNS, IAM, DynamoDB, and container services. * Demonstrated hands-on experience with the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar infrastructure-as-code tools are not substitutes for the required AWS CDK experience. * Experience transforming data from multiple file formats into standardized formats such as JSON, CSV, and XML. * Experience working with application developers to define and implement infrastructure and deployment requirements. * Experience translating mission and operational needs into technical requirements. * Ability to assess project requirements and provide informed technical recommendations. * Experience collaborating with technical teams across multiple organizations and functional boundaries. * Strong technical documentation and communication skills.