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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr AWS Cloud Systems Engineer 3 - **Company:** NineFX, Inc. - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing Security, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Network Interface Controllers, Design of User Interfaces, Network Topologies, Systems Analysis, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Services, Requirements Traceability, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, DODAF - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9058117/sr-aws-cloud-systems-engineer-3 ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (must already be held) * 20+ years of systems engineering experience in large scale DoD programs. * Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Management, or related discipline (or 5 additional years experience in lieu of degree). * Strong knowledge of AWS and alternative cloud service frameworks; ability to architect scalable and secure cloud solutions. * Experience designing and deploying physical and virtual VDI and VPN infrastructures. * Proficiency in network topology design for secure, high performance system connectivity. * Expertise with DoDAF views, SOA implementation, requirements traceability, interface control, and risk management. ## Description The Systems Engineer leads requirements development, system architecture design, integration, and verification for complex DoD hardware/software systems. This role ensures technical integrity throughout the system lifecycle and alignment with DoDAF, SOA, and agency engineering standards., * Manage system and derived requirements to ensure alignment with approved architectures (DoDAF, SOA). * Develop and contribute to Systems Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents. * Define and allocate functional, system, and lower level requirements across hardware, software, facilities, and personnel. * Support system of systems engineering, interface development, and cross discipline coordination across IPTs and CCBs. * Provide technical leadership in requirements elicitation, functional allocation, architecture development, integration, and end to end system analysis. * Develop alternative system concepts, architectures, solutions, and conduct trade studies using validated modeling and simulation. * Define and implement methods and criteria for system and subsystem verification; ensure traceability and completeness of requirements. * Manage configuration control, lifecycle baselines, and program risk assessments. * Support DoD certification/accreditation processes and the development of JCIDS documentation. * Create operational concepts, mission threads, and time line analyses describing system interactions and performance. * Ensure compliance with applicable technical standards and promote interoperability across participating systems. * Serve as the primary engineering liaison to government stakeholders, program leadership, and senior executives. ## Related Videos - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [Rethinking Intelligence: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Inclusive Work - Artur Ortega](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1377-rethinking-intelligence-ai-accessibility-and-the-future-of-inclusive-work-artur-ortega) - [Leverage Cloud Computing Benefits with Serverless Multi-Cloud ML ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/78-leverage-cloud-computing-benefits-with-serverless-multi-cloud-ml) - [Building Systems that Last](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1389-building-systems-that-last) - [Cloud-nativeApplications- What’s the buzz about](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/55-cloud-nativeapplications-what-s-the-buzz-about) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters)