AWS Systems Engineer
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Northwest Talent Solutions is recruiting for a cleared AWS Systems Engineer to support a mission-critical federal program building next-generation cloud infrastructure and analytics platforms.
This role is part of a high-impact engineering team responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining Windows-based systems in AWS environments that support advanced data exploitation, production, and dissemination capabilities.
The ideal candidate has strong Windows Server administration experience combined with AWS cloud infrastructure expertise and enjoys working closely with engineering teams to deliver secure and scalable systems., Build, deploy, and maintain Windows Server environments in AWS cloud infrastructure Provision and manage EC2 instances and cloud resources across development, test, and operational environments Deploy and maintain custom, COTS, and GOTS applications in secure environments Support patching, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of cloud-based systems Collaborate with engineering and program leadership to deliver mission systems Participate in system architecture design and infrastructure planning Work within agile software development environments supporting application deployments Maintain system documentation and architecture diagrams, 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, #TopSecretClearance #ClearedJobs #ClearedCareers #AWSJobs #AWSCloud #CloudEngineering #SystemsEngineer #WindowsServer #DevOps #CloudInfrastructure #FederalJobs #DefenseTech #GovTech #TSJobs #SecurityClearance #ITCareers #TechJobs #HiringNow #NorthwestTalentSolutions
Requirements
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
Education / Experience
Bachelor's degree with 4+ years relevant experience OR Master's degree with 2+ years relevant experience OR Additional experience in lieu of degree
DoD 8570 compliance required
Benefits & conditions
Competitive salary Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with employer match Paid time off and holidays Life and disability insurance Relocation assistance available Profit-sharing program