AWS Systems Engineer (Windows/AWS) – Top Secret Clearance Required
$100,000–$180,000 year
On-siteChantilly, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Build, deploy, and maintain Windows Server environments in AWS cloud infrastructure, provisioning EC2 instances across development, test, and operational settings. Deploy custom, COTS, and GOTS applications in secure environments while supporting patching, troubleshooting, and performance optimization. Collaborate with engineering leadership on system architecture design, infrastructure planning, and agile application deployments. Maintain comprehensive system documentation and architecture diagrams. Requires Active Top Secret clearance, CI Polygraph eligibility, and strong Windows Server administration skills. Join a high-impact team delivering mission-critical cloud infrastructure and analytics platforms for federal programs.
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance
- Ability to obtain CI Polygraph post-hire
- AWS cloud experience, including EC2 and related services
- Strong experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop operating systems
- Experience supporting system deployments across multiple environments (dev/test/prod)
- Understanding of system architecture and infrastructure design
- Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree with 4+ years relevant experience
- Master's degree with 2+ years relevant experience
- Additional experience in lieu of degree
- DoD 8570 compliance
Desired Qualifications
- AWS services such as Lambda, S3, and cloud infrastructure automation
- Experience supporting geospatial platforms (ESRI ArcGIS)
- CI/CD pipeline development and deployment automation
- Architecture diagram development and system documentation
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, and collaboration tools
- Microsoft or AWS certifications
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