AWS Infrastructure Developer III (Senior)

NTT DATA is seeking a Senior AWS Infrastructure Developer to join our team in Fort Meade, Maryland.

About the role

The AWS Infrastructure Engineer designs, implements, and maintains secure, scalable AWS cloud environments that host operational capabilities and mission data workflows. Responsibilities include architecting AWS infrastructure, deploying and managing compute resources (EC2, ECS, Fargate, Lambda), and implementing robust networking constructs (VPC segmentation, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, Route 53, NACLs, security groups). The role also involves leveraging orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or Nomad for containerized workload management, applying IAM best practices for least privilege access across multi-account environments, troubleshooting performance and security issues, optimizing cloud operations, supporting hybrid cloud integrations, and ensuring compliance with AWS security frameworks and GovCloud/DoD requirements. Regular collaboration with teammates, leadership, and customers—including presentations—is required, along with limited TDY travel in support of mission objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AWS infrastructure architectures supporting operational capability hosting and data processing
• Deploy and manage AWS compute resources (EC2, ECS, Lambda) hosting operational capabilities and services
• Implement network segmentation, security groups, NACLs, and routing policies enforcing operational security requirements
• Leverage orchestration systems (Kubernetes, Nomad, or similar) for container and workload management
• Manage IAM policies, roles, and service control policies enforcing least-privilege access
• Troubleshoot infrastructure performance, connectivity, and security issues impacting operations
• Conduct limited TDY travel as mission requires
• Frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, including delivering presentations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Education equivalency options:
  • High School Diploma/GED with 13 years of IT experience
  • Associate’s degree with 11 years of IT experience
  • Master’s Degree with 7 years of IT experience
  • PhD with 5 years of IT experience
• Minimum 9 years of general Information Technology experience
• Minimum 4 years of AWS infrastructure engineering experience
• Minimum 4 years of experience with AWS networking services including VPC, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, Route 53
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Terraform for infrastructure-as-code implementation
• Minimum 2 years of experience with AWS compute services (EC2, ECS/Fargate, Lambda)
• Minimum 1 year of experience with orchestration systems outside AWS (Kubernetes, Nomad, Docker Swarm, or similar)
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience implementing AWS security best practices and compliance frameworks
• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Professional, Advanced Networking, Security Specialty)
• Experience with AWS GovCloud or DoD cloud environments
• Advanced Kubernetes experience (CKA/CKAD certification)
• Experience with hybrid cloud architectures connecting on-premises and cloud environments
• Experience with AWS Organizations, Control Tower, and multi-account strategies

Pay

The starting pay range for this role is $117,600 - $196,000. Actual compensation will depend on relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. Temporary positions are not eligible for incentive compensation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Flexible spending or health savings account
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• 401k program with company match
• Additional voluntary or legally-required benefits