Senior AWS Engineer (Graph / Cloud) w/ Top Secret Clearance

Strategic Business Systems; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support for 5

Job summary

Strategic Business Systems seeks a Senior AWS Engineer (Graph / Cloud) to design and build cloud-native graph-based applications using Neptune, Neo4j, and JanusGraph. You will collaborate with AWS architects and customers to translate requirements into scalable graph schemas and production services.

The role requires TS clearance, 5+ years of software engineering, and hands-on AWS experience, with a focus on graph data modeling and customer-facing delivery.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required; Top Secret clearance preferred or in process.
• Five or more years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience with graph databases (Neptune/Neo4j/JanusGraph).
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Hands-on AWS experience (EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC, IAM).
• Knowledge of graph query languages: Gremlin, SPARQL, or openCypher.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Clear written and verbal communication for technical docs and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design and build graph-backed applications for relationship-rich data.
• Model entities and relationships; tune schemas and indexes for performance.
• Develop APIs and microservices exposing graph data to consumers.
• Deploy and operate graph workloads in AWS; plan DR and backups.
• Translate requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Build data ingestion and integration pipelines for the graph platform.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code for graph services.
• Diagnose performance issues across query, storage, and network layers.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, peer code reviews, and design sessions.

Skills

Graph databases

AWS services

Programming: Python/Java/JS/TS

Graph query languages

Data modeling for complex domains

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

ECS

Kubernetes

IaC: Terraform/CDK/CFN

Job description

Strategic Business Systems

Senior AWS Engineer (Graph / Cloud) w/ Top Secret Clearance

Senior AWS Engineer (Graph / Cloud) AWS Professional Services

Location: Chantilly, VA (Preferred, but not required) Work Arrangement: Flexible onsite, hybrid, or remote options may be considered Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required Security Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance or currently in process required

ABOUT SBS Strategic Business Systems, Inc. (SBS) delivers AWS-aligned mission-critical cloud, cybersecurity, software engineering, and data modernization solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal civilian agencies.

We hire engineers, architects, and consultants who want to do hands‑on work on high-impact national-security programs while collaborating directly with AWS Professional Services. Our culture is technical, lean, and clearance‑friendly: we invest in certifications, retain talent through long‑duration prime engagements, and provide a comprehensive benefits package.

POSITION SUMMARY

SBS is hiring software engineers who specialize in graph technologies to join our AWS Professional Services team. You will design and build cloud‑native applications backed by graph databases Amazon Neptune, Neo4j, JanusGraph to model and reason over complex relationships in mission‑focused data sets.

You will work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with AWS architects and customer stakeholders to translate analytic and operational requirements into scalable graph schemas, performant queries, and well‑instrumented production services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and build applications backed by graph databases (Amazon Neptune, Neo4j, JanusGraph) for relationship‑rich mission data.
• Model complex entities and relationships; tune graph schemas and indexes for query performance.
• Develop and integrate APIs and microservices that expose graph‑backed data to consumers.
• Deploy and operate graph workloads in AWS, including capacity sizing, backup/restore, and DR strategy.
• Translate analytic and operational requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Build data ingestion, transformation, and integration pipelines that feed the graph platform.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and Infrastructure-as-Code for the graph services.
• Diagnose and resolve performance issues across query, storage, and network layers.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, peer code reviews, and architecture design sessions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• U.S. Citizenship. Active Top Secret clearance preferred; candidates in a documented, government-sponsored Top Secret clearance process may be considered where contract and customer requirements permit.
• Five (5) or more years of professional software engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing applications on graph databases (Neptune, Neo4j, or comparable).
• Proficiency in at least one of Python, Java, or JavaScript / TypeScript.
• Hands‑on AWS experience with EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC, and IAM.
• Working knowledge of at least one graph query language: Gremlin, SPARQL, or openCypher.
• Demonstrated data‑modeling expertise for complex, evolving domains.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation, stakeholder coordination, and customer‑facing delivery.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior federal or defense‑customer delivery experience.
• Production‑scale Amazon Neptune experience (clusters, replicas, bulk loader, streams).
• Experience with data pipelines / ingestion frameworks (Kafka, Kinesis, Glue, Airflow).
• DevOps proficiency: CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation).
• Containerization with Docker and orchestration with ECS, EKS, or Kubernetes.
• Multi‑project consulting or professional‑services delivery experience.

CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• None mandatory.

Preferred:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Professional
• AWS Certified Developer Associate
• AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate
• Neo4j Certified Professional

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Primarily remote with occasional travel to Chantilly, VA or customer sites. Standard office / home‑office work environment; some collaboration may require working in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) for limited periods.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SBS offers a comprehensive total‑rewards package, including, a competitive salary along with :

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA‑eligible plan options available
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match (vesting schedule per Plan Document)
• Paid Time Off, federal holidays, and floating holiday for personal observance
• Annual professional development support for AWS certifications, training, and conferences
• Employee referral program where applicable and documented by program policy
• Life, AD&D, and short‑ / long‑term disability insurance
• Telework and flexible‑schedule support where mission and contract permit
• Mission‑focused federal contractor supporting national‑security customers

EEODisclaimer

SBS is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identification, sex, sexual orientation, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, parental status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Accommodations

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