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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Engineer - **Company:** Illumination Works - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Data Sharing, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Networking Basics, Routing, Prometheus, Zero Trust Network Access, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Data Logging, Scripting, Load Balancing, System Availability, Grafana, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, SC Clearance, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Operational Systems, Functional Programming, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9074844/system-engineer ## About the Role * 4+ years of experience in systems engineering, cloud engineering, or related roles * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or comparable academic discipline * Must have or be willing to obtain Secret Clearance (this requires US Citizenship) * Ability to pass required background screening and drug testing * Experience working across Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) environments is preferred * Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM) * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation * Solid understanding of system architecture concepts, including microservices, distributed systems, and high availability * Experience with networking fundamentals, including DNS, TCP/IP, routing, and load balancing * Knowledge of interoperability standards, APIs (REST, SOAP), and data exchange patterns * Experience with scripting or programming languages like Python, Bash, or Java * Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) * Awareness of monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar) * Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (NIST, RMF, Zero Trust concepts) * Experience with monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana) * AWS certifications are a plus * Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Experience with DoW or U.S. Air Force environments is a plus ## Description We are looking for a Systems Engineer with experience in AWS cloud services, system design, and interoperability across distributed environments to support the development and sustainment of scalable, secure, and interoperable systems. This role will contribute to system architecture implementation, integration activities, and operational support within a Digital Depot environment spanning cloud, on-premises, and partner-connected systems., * Design and implement scalable system architectures using AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and VPC * Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (i.e. Terraform, CloudFormation) * Implement and support system integrations, including APIs, data exchanges, and connectivity across internal and external systems * Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability, and support issue resolution and root cause analysis * Ensure system interoperability across cloud, on-premises, and partner environments * Support CI/CD pipelines and automation processes * Troubleshoot system issues and provide root cause analysis * Support system security and compliance efforts, including implementation of security controls aligned to NIST/RMF frameworks Do you have what it takes? Are you driven to implement creative solutions that unravel complex and ever-changing challenges? We value passion, curiosity, and perseverance with an ability to communicate ideas and results to diverse audiences. 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