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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS Greengrass Cloud Architect - **Company:** NTT America, Inc. - **Location:** Bethesda, OH, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $95,918.0 - $222,031.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Bluetooth, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Security, DevOps, Firmware, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Scrum Methodology, Role-Based Access Control, Cloud Services, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Software, Software Engineering, Backend, Cloudformation, SC Clearance, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Devsecops, Web Api - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g7f5qc ## About the Role + Master's degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems) + Minimum 10 years of experience in software engineering to include 5 years of experience focused on cloud architecture in AWS. + Minimum 3 years of experience designing or deploying AWS Greengrass or comparable IoT edge runtimes. + Minimum 3 years of experience with AWS IoT Core, MQTT pipelines, and device-to-cloud ingestion patterns. + Minimum 1 year of experience architecting solutions in AWS GovCloud or FedRAMP-authorized environments. + Must be US citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. Preferred Qualifications: + Direct experience supporting edge gateway migrations or embedded/IoT systems in compliance with DoD IL4 or similar cybersecurity requirements. + Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification + Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK) and CI/CD pipelines consistent with DevSecOps requirements. + Strong knowledge of STIGs, identity boundary constraints, RBAC models, and secure architecture controls as required by environments. + Ability to lead technical direction across multi-disciplinary teams (Backend Engineers, IoT Engineers, Firmware Engineers, Cybersecurity Engineers) as indicated by staffing model. + Experience engineering solutions for Radiation/Health Physics, industrial IoT, or high-security operational environments.Prior DoD program experience, preferable within Navy, involving ATO processes or working inside the Blue Water environment. + Familiarity with gateway component integration (Bluetooth readout, device scanning, online/offline workflows) used in client IoT subsystems. + Experience implementing secure OTA firmware distribution and signing/validation workflows for edge devices. + Knowledge of conflict-resolution data models, exposure tracking workflows, or legacy system migration concepts derived from functional requirements. + AWS Professional-level certifications (Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Professional).Experience with Zero Trust, Zscaler, or PingFed identity patterns similar to those in related GovCloud platform efforts + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. + Experience in achieving excellent quality assurance goals + Excellent written and verbal communication skills presenting material to senior executive personnel + Ability to organize, direct, and manage operation support functions involving multiple complex and inter - related projects and / or tasks. + Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification prefered ## Description The AWS Greengrass / Cloud Architect serves as the technical lead for the modernization and migration of edge gateway software, IoT ingestion workflows, and cloud-based services onto a secure, IL4-compliant AWS GovCloud architecture. This role provides architectural direction for replacing legacy EdgeIQ components, implementing AWS Greengrass-based gateway capabilities, and ensuring that cloud, ingestion, and device management services align with cybersecurity, STIG, and Blue Water environment constraints., + Architect and design AWS Greengrass-based replacement for the existing EdgeIQ gateway solution, including provisioning, deployment models, and secure data ingestion paths. + Lead cloud architecture for modernization across AWS GovCloud environments, supporting IoT ingestion, backend APIs, firmware workflows, RBAC, and IL4-compliant services. + Define gateway software migration approach from NETOS/legacy implementations to updated OS and Greengrass-compatible components while ensuring DoD IL4 compliance. + Provide architecture oversight for integration of Bluetooth Scanner, Device Manager, MQTT ingestion modules, and gateway online-state handling developed by IoT engineers. + Develop secure cloud-to-edge communication patterns, including OTA firmware update pathways in coordination with Firmware Integration Engineers. + Establish architecture baselines, backlog inputs, and environment readiness. + Collaborate with DevSecOps to enforce automated security controls, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and deployment hardening for GovCloud. + Ensure all designs comply with cybersecurity requirements, STIGs, Blue Water ATO constraints, and validated cloud/security boundaries. + Support technical documentation, design reviews, and controlled change management processes required for architectural governance. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Web APIs you might not know about](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/281-web-apis-you-might-not-know-about) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [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) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [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) ## 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) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [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) - [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) - [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) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)