Cloud Engineer - Active TS/SCI with FSP

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of professional experience in cloud engineering, software development, or data engineering
• Hands-on experience with Node.js and TypeScript for enterprise applications
• Demonstrated expertise with ETL design and implementation for large-scale datasets
• Practical experience with Apache NiFi for data flow automation and orchestration
• Strong background in AWS cloud services, including design, deployment, and optimization
• Familiarity with distributed and high-volume data processing architectures
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) required at the time of application
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Chantilly, VA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and DevSecOps frameworks
• Knowledge of big data frameworks and large-scale distributed processing tools
• Strong communication skills for interfacing with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Eligibility:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) clearance is required for this role

Salary: $205,000/yr. -$225,000/yr.