Cleared AWS Cloud Engineer

This position is supporting the Northern Va Intel customer and requires an active TS/SCI w/ Poly
The role is based in Mclean but hot seating can be available in Chantilly
The AWS Cloud Engineer will build, deploy, manage, and administer cloud infrastructure designed to deliver complex
software products in a production environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on Cloud engineering professional with
significant experience in developing and deploying repeatable processes, tools, and cloud infrastructure that enable
the delivery of software in and on-demand cadence. They must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety
of configuration automation, deployment, and continuous integration technologies and the proven ability to fashion
robust solutions that can keep pace with software development. They must be at ease working in an agile
environment with cross functional team. This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and
innovation.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related technical discipline, or the
equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Work with a team to build, administer, and secure cloud environments, including hybrid environments, in a
repeatable and reliable manner
 Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy new cloud tooling and infrastructure that extend or replace existing
capabilities
 Collaborate with cross-functional team of software engineers, data scientists, analysts, project managers and
other engineering groups
 Provide ongoing maintenance, support ,and enhancements introductions systems and platforms
 Provide recommendations for continuous improvement
 Write and update technical documentation such as system documentation, training materials, processes and
procedures
 Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organization’s capabilities
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
An active TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph is required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 Demonstrated hands on experience configuring cloud VPCs, subnets, route tables, and gateways
 Demonstrated experience scaling applications written in Java, Python or other programming languages with Cloud
Native technologies
 Experience deploying code in AWS utilizing solutions such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation
 Experience working with cloud native technologies, Infrastructure as Code (IAC), and/or Serverless cloud
technologies
 Experience securing cloud environments per NIST 800-53 security controls
 Demonstrated experience achieving customer accreditation of cloud solutions for highly sensitive system
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
 AWS Certification: Solutions Architect Professional or equivalent
 Demonstrated experience with cloud technologies used with ETL and big data pipelines such as Glue, EMR,
HIVE, Spark, S3, SQS, and SNS
 Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes or EKS
 Demonstrated experience using the AWS CDK
Benefits
Leading Path is an award-winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to our government and Fortune 500 clients. We offer a professional work environment with a family focus and strong work-life balance. Leading Path provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including fully paid for medical, dental and vision coverage, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401K contribution, tuition reimbursement, opportunities for professional growth and advancement, regular team events and much more!