AWS Full-Stack Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy an enterprise NOC/SOC in an AWS Landing Zone on the TS network fabric.
• Support the migration of the Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) into the TS AWS Landing Zone, including deployment of multiple third-party containerized software solutions, maintenance of EKS clusters, and establishment of hybrid on-prem/cloud networking.
• Design, build, and deploy an IL5 Windows VDI solution on AWS WorkSpaces, including Active Directory deployment and policy automation, Windows image hardening, and WorkSpaces provisioning/lifecycle automation via Infrastructure as Code.
• Write, test, and troubleshoot code across the full stack to deliver working, production-ready solutions.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, reliable deployment cycles.
• Apply security best practices across IAM, VPC, and KMS configurations.
• Monitor system health and performance using CloudWatch and OpenSearch.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience as a full-stack engineer, with strong hands-on AWS experience.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, using AWS CDK (preferred) or Terraform.
• Proficiency in Python and TypeScript.
• Working knowledge of core AWS services: Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS/DynamoDB.
• Experience with AWS security services: IAM, VPC, KMS.
• Networking experience, including segmentation, routing, network security, hybrid networking (S2S VPN and/or Direct Connect), DNS, and load balancing.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as CodePipeline and/or GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, ECS.
• Familiarity with serverless/microservice patterns (Lambda, SQS, SNS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AWS Landing Zone Accelerator.
• SOC/NOC design or operations experience.

Requirements

• Must be within driving distance of Fort Meade, MD or willing to relocate (Relocation Assistance Package Available).
• Must be willing to work on-site 2–3 days per week, with up to 5 days per week on-site during key milestones and deployments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-focused environment.

What is Important to Us

• You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
• Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
• You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
• You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

What we offer you

• Competitive salaries.
• Health benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements.

More About VSO

VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more!

For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers.

Pay

$80,000 - $215,000