FS2 AWS Cloud Engineer (TS Clearance Required)

***This job requires active TS clearance.  Please apply only if you have an active TS clearance. ***

North Point Technology is seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer to work on cloud-based systems with a mission operations team. The team is involved in operation and sustainment of multiple operational cloud deployed geospatial solutions. A successful candidate will have experience with installation, configuration, administration, support and maintenance of cloud-based systems. 

Responsibilities:

This position involves leading systems administration activities that support building and delivering new and innovative systems to implement analytics, exploitation, production and dissemination using web, remote desktop, and cloud technologies. Duties will include building Windows instances, performing deployments to multiple dev, test and operational environments, patching, troubleshooting, and working with internal and external development teams as well as enterprise components.

Core Qualifications:

• Requires BS degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience; OR 4 years of experience in lieu of degree
• TS/SCI Clearance required to start, with the ability to obtain a Polygraph post hire
• DOD 8570 Certification (Security+ or equivalent or higher)
• Experience in AWS/Cloud technologies
• Experience with cloud/Amazon Web services (AWS)
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems
• System (hardware, software and networking) Design and Architecture.
• Understanding of agile SW development methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• An active TS/SCI with a Polygraph
• Experience deploying GIS, specifically ESRI ArcGIS systems along with other technologies such as WMS, WFS, KML
• Experience with various AWS capabilities and services
• Experience writing, maintaining, and describing architecture diagrams
• Proven troubleshooting experience
• Excellent communication (Virtual and in person)
• Microsoft and/or AWS certifications