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Lead, Software Engineer

Civil Recruit
Melbourne, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/8/2026

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced and driven Lead Software Engineer/Cloud Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess an active TS/SCI clearance and be available to work onsite at Patrick Space Force Base. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud-based solutions built on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. Active TS/SCI clearance. Security or equivalent DoD IAT Level II Certification required, or ability to obtain within 80 days of hire.
Preferred Additional Skills: On-site/field experience. Experience with IATT and ATO certification process. Experience with automating deployments and configuration of EC2 instances. Familiarity with the C2S Access Portal (CAP) and high-side AWS environments. Experience with configuration of Gitlab pipelines for automated deployment of cloud resources. Proficiency in designing, developing, configurating, and deploying cloud-based applications using AWS services. A collaborative team player with experience working in a dynamic team environment.Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
Active TS/SCI
Experience in cloud development in AWS to build robust cloud-based applications
Experience preparing comprehensive architectural designs

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced and driven Lead Software Engineer/Cloud Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess an active TS/SCI clearance and be available to work onsite at Patrick Space Force Base. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud-based solutions built on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. Active TS/SCI clearance. Security or equivalent DoD IAT Level II Certification required, or ability to obtain within 80 days of hire.
Preferred Additional Skills: On-site/field experience. Experience with IATT and ATO certification process. Experience with automating deployments and configuration of EC2 instances. Familiarity with the C2S Access Portal (CAP) and high-side AWS environments. Experience with configuration of Gitlab pipelines for automated deployment of cloud resources. Proficiency in designing, developing, configurating, and deploying cloud-based applications using AWS services. A collaborative team player with experience working in a dynamic team environment.Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
Active TS/SCI
Experience in cloud development in AWS to build robust cloud-based applications
Experience preparing comprehensive architectural designs

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