AWS Infrastructure Developer III (Senior)

NTT DATA, Inc.; Maryland City (MD); On-site; USD 118,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible spending / HSA

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. seeks an AWS Infrastructure Developer III (Senior) to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable AWS environments in Fort Meade, Maryland. You will deploy EC2, ECS, Lambda and manage networking, IAM, and governance across multi-account setups.

The role requires collaboration with teams and customers, including occasional presentations, and may involve limited TDY travel to support mission objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of IT experience.
• Minimum 4 years AWS infrastructure engineering experience.
• Minimum 4 years AWS networking experience (VPC, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, Route 53).
• Minimum 3 years Terraform for infrastructure-as-code.
• Minimum 2 years AWS compute services (EC2, ECS/Fargate, Lambda).
• 1 year orchestration systems outside AWS (Kubernetes, Nomad, Docker Swarm).
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AWS infrastructure architectures to support operations.
• Deploy and manage AWS compute resources (EC2, ECS, Lambda).
• Implement network segmentation and routing policies.
• Leverage orchestration systems for container management.
• Manage IAM policies and enforce least-privilege access.
• Troubleshoot performance, connectivity, and security issues.
• Occasional limited TDY travel as required.
• Communicate with teammates, management, and customers, including presentations.

Skills

AWS infrastructure engineering

Terraform

AWS networking (VPC, Direct Connect, 1

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Kubernetes

Nomad

Docker

Terraform

Job description

We are currently seeking a AWS Infrastructure Developer III (Senior) to join our team in Fort Meade, Maryland (US-MD), United States (US).

Job Summary

The AWS Infrastructure Engineer supports our client by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable AWS cloud environments that host operational capabilities and mission data workflows. The role encompasses architecting AWS infrastructure, deploying and managing compute resources such as EC2, ECS, Fargate, and Lambda, and implementing robust networking constructs including VPC segmentation, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, Route 53, NACLs, and security groups. The engineer leverages orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or Nomad for containerized workload management and applies IAM best practices to enforce least privilege access across multi account environments. The position is responsible for troubleshooting performance, connectivity, and security issues, optimizing cloud operations, supporting hybrid cloud integrations, and ensuring compliance with AWS security frameworks and GovCloud/DoD requirements. The role requires regular collaboration with teammates, leadership, and customers—often including presentations—and may involve limited TDY travel in support of mission objectives.

Job Duties

• 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 communicates with co‑workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
  • Education Equivalency:
    • 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

Compensation and Benefits

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $117,600 - $196,000. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start‑up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in‑office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form,

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