Location : Chantilly, VA
Clearance Required : TS / SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP)
Position Type : Full-Time, On-Site
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer (SME) to support enterprise-scale data processing and cloud integration efforts within a mission-critical Sponsor environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building and deploying cloud-native solutions, designing and managing ETL pipelines for large-scale datasets, and developing distributed data processing workflows. Expertise in Node.js and TypeScript is required, along with experience leveraging Apache NiFi and AWS cloud services to enable secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications and services to support enterprise mission requirements.
- Implement ETL pipelines and data processing workflows for large-scale datasets.
- Develop solutions using Node.js and TypeScript to support scalable, distributed data processing.
- Integrate and manage workflows using Apache NiFi for secure and reliable data movement.
- Architect, deploy, and optimize solutions in AWS cloud environments .
- Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to define requirements and translate them into scalable solutions.
- Ensure cloud infrastructure aligns with Sponsor best practices for performance, security, and compliance.
- Support Agile development cycles, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications :
7+ years of professional experience in cloud engineering, software development, or data engineeringHands-on experience with Node.js and TypeScript for enterprise applicationsDemonstrated expertise with ETL design and implementation for large-scale datasetsPractical experience with Apache NiFi for data flow automation and orchestrationStrong background in AWS cloud services , including design, deployment, and optimizationFamiliarity with distributed and high-volume data processing architecturesActive TS / SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) required at the time of applicationAbility to work full-time on-site in Chantilly, VAPreferred Qualifications :
Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)Familiarity with cloud security best practices and DevSecOps frameworksKnowledge of big data frameworks and large-scale distributed processing toolsStrong communication skills for interfacing with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersEligibility :
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the futureActive TS / SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) clearance is required for this roleBenefits
Salary : $205,000 / yr. -$225,000 / yr.