AWS Full-Stack Engineer

Are you looking to take the next step in your career as a Full Stack Engineer? Let’s chat and see if we are a good match! Opportunity:Virtual Service Operations is searching for a Full Stack Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting a mission-critical, multi-year portfolio in Fort Meade, Maryland. This is a hands-on, technical practitioner role - you’ll be designing, building, testing, and deploying real solutions, not overseeing others. Your work will span three major efforts: standing up an enterprise NOC/SOC within an AWS Landing Zone on the TS network fabric, supporting the migration of the Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) into a TS AWS Landing Zone, and designing/deploying an IL5 Windows VDI solution on AWS WorkSpaces. If you’re an experienced AWS engineer who loves writing code, solving hard infrastructure problems, and working on high-impact DoD systems, we want to hear from you!, * Design, build, and deploy an enterprise NOC/SOC in an AWS Landing Zone on the TS network fabric.

• Support the migration of the Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) into the TS AWS Landing Zone, including deployment of multiple third-party containerized software solutions, maintenance of EKS clusters, and establishment of hybrid on-prem/cloud networking.
• Design, build, and deploy an IL5 Windows VDI solution on AWS WorkSpaces, including Active Directory deployment and policy automation, Windows image hardening, and WorkSpaces provisioning/lifecycle automation via Infrastructure as Code.
• Write, test, and troubleshoot code across the full stack to deliver working, production-ready solutions.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, reliable deployment cycles.
• Apply security best practices across IAM, VPC, and KMS configurations.
• Monitor system health and performance using CloudWatch and OpenSearch.

• 5-7+ years of experience as a full-stack engineer, with strong hands-on AWS experience.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, using AWS CDK (preferred) or Terraform.
• Proficiency in Python and TypeScript.
• Working knowledge of core AWS services: Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS/DynamoDB.
• Experience with AWS security services: IAM, VPC, KMS.
• Networking experience, including segmentation, routing, network security, hybrid networking (S2S VPN and/or Direct Connect), DNS, and load balancing.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as CodePipeline and/or GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, ECS.
• Familiarity with serverless/microservice patterns (Lambda, SQS, SNS).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AWS Landing Zone Accelerator.
• SOC/NOC design or operations experience., * Must be within driving distance of Fort Meade, MD or willing to relocate (Relocation Assistance Package Available).
• Must be willing to work on-site 2-3 days per week, with up to 5 days per week on-site during key milestones and deployments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-focused environment.

What is Important to Us:

• You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
• You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
• Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
• You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
• You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

What we offer you: As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

More About VSO: VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers