System Engineer

Illumination Works LLC
Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a Systems Engineer with experience in AWS cloud services, system design, and interoperability across distributed environments to support the development and sustainment of scalable, secure, and interoperable systems. This role will contribute to system architecture implementation, integration activities, and operational support within a Digital Depot environment spanning cloud, on-premises, and partner-connected systems. Do you have what it takes? Are you driven to implement creative solutions that unravel complex and ever-changing challenges? We value passion, curiosity, and perseverance with an ability to communicate ideas and results to diverse audiences. We look for people who thrive in collaborative and independent assignments, have the aptitude to learn new data quickly, and who are willing to mentor junior team members.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in systems engineering, cloud engineering, or related roles
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or comparable academic discipline
  • Must have or be willing to obtain Secret Clearance (this requires US Citizenship)
  • Ability to pass required background screening and drug testing
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM)
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Solid understanding of system architecture concepts, including microservices, distributed systems, and high availability
  • Experience with networking fundamentals, including DNS, TCP/IP, routing, and load balancing
  • Knowledge of interoperability standards, APIs (REST, SOAP), and data exchange patterns
  • Experience with scripting or programming languages like Python, Bash, or Java
  • Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Awareness of monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar)
  • Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (NIST, RMF, Zero Trust concepts)
  • Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working across Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) environments is preferred
  • Experience with monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)
  • AWS certifications are a plus
  • Experience with DoW or U.S. Air Force environments is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable system architectures using AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and VPC
  • Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (i.e. Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Implement and support system integrations, including APIs, data exchanges, and connectivity across internal and external systems
  • Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability, and support issue resolution and root cause analysis
  • Ensure system interoperability across cloud, on-premises, and partner environments
  • Support CI/CD pipelines and automation processes
  • Troubleshoot system issues and provide root cause analysis
  • Support system security and compliance efforts, including implementation of security controls aligned to NIST/RMF frameworks

Benefits

  • We offer market competitive salary, a generous PTO package, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans.
  • We also offer 401K, short/long-term disability insurance, a fun and engaging culture, and training opportunities to keep you up to speed on the latest technologies.
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