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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** After School Matters, Inc. - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $182,000.0 - $233,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Systems Engineering, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Storage, Integrated Development Environments, Cloud Services, AWS Lambda, AWS Fargate, Route53, Cloudwatch, Api Gateway, Serverless Computing - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://intelliforceitsolutionsgroup.applytojob.com/apply/I4AQ12KMrr/Systems-Engineer?source=GS ## About the Role * Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Polygraph, must be active. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances * Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas * 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline * Four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in place of a Bachelor's degree, * 5 or more years of deep systems engineering and cloud architecture experience, with a proven track record of building, breaking, and rebuilding complex enterprise infrastructure * Demonstrated expertise in AWS production environments, including hands-on experience with serverless technologies such as AWS Lambda, AWS Fargate, Route 53, API Gateway, Amazon CloudWatch, S3, and cloud storage tiers * Prior experience leading infrastructure modernization and technical transformations, especially incremental migrations rather than lift-and-shift approaches * Familiarity with agency-specific cloud compliance nuances, particularly ATO processes and operations within the WANDS environment * Strong background in corporate services and stakeholder management, including the ability to build ROI models and translate technical decisions for executives, security teams, and mission developers * Service-oriented mindset with a strong focus on mission needs * Ability to balance long-term technical vision with rapid, practical wins * Collaborative leadership style that values knowledge sharing and team growth Desired Skills * AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Associate or Professional * Experience in CNO spaces or similar high-side environments * CNO development experience and understanding of developer needs in mission environments * Enclave experience and familiarity with restricted environments, security controls, and architectural constraints * Cost optimization expertise, including right-sizing cloud resources, FinOps practices, and evaluating when cloud implementations truly save money * At least four years of hands-on AWS experience in native cloud environments ## Description * Lead cloud architecture strategy and define reusable patterns that help teams adopt cloud solutions where they make sense * Build technical roadmaps and "easy button" templates that speed adoption while preserving mission flexibility * Architect end-to-end solutions for complex CNE services across legacy and cloud-native environments * Assess existing infrastructure, document dependencies, and help prioritize modernization based on mission impact, cost, and risk * Partner with AWS Professional Services and mission stakeholders to scope, validate, and refine cloud solutions * Design modern workflows and user experiences for CNE developers, including solutions for unified SSO and large-scale datasets * Help improve the overall software development environment for mission teams through practical, mission-focused infrastructure decisions ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - CSS is DOOMed](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1838-wearedevelopers-live-css-is-doomed) - [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) - [Building Systems that Last](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1389-building-systems-that-last) - [20 Years of Solving Unsolvable Problems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100214-20-years-of-solving-unsolvable-problems) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026)