Specialist, Software Engineer (Cloud Developer)

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Software Engineer (Cloud Developer) to design, develop, and deploy scalable AWS-based applications on-site at Patrick Space Force Base in Melbourne, FL. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and a strong focus on secure, cost-effective cloud solutions that meet mission needs.

Ideal candidates will migrate existing apps to cloud architectures, ensure scalability and security, and collaborate with customers and engineers to translate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Leverage experience in cloud development in AWS to build robust cloud-based applications.
• Migrate existing applications into cloud-based architecture
• Ensure that the applications are scalable, secure, and cost-effective by utilizing AWS best practices and services.
• Engage in daily interactions with customers to understand their requirements and provide suitable cloud-based solutions.
• Produce detailed documentation to support the design, development, and deployment processes.
• Adapt to support various mission areas, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to mission success.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Cloud development

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

AWS

GitLab pipelines

EC2

CAP

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, Software Engineer (Cloud Developer)

Job Code: 41850

Job Location: Melbourne, FL (Patrick Space Force Base)

Job Schedule: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Specialist, Software Engineer/Cloud Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will hold an active TS/SCI clearance and work onsite at Patrick Space Force Base. This role involves designing, developing, and deploying scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud-based applications using Amazon Web Services (AWS). You will work to develop secure cloud applications in mission-critical environments where resilience, reliability and operational speed matter. You'll partner directly with customers and engineers to translate mission needs into practical software capabilities that protect information and deliver an intelligence advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leverage experience in cloud development in AWS to build robust cloud-based applications.
• Migrate existing applications into cloud-based architecture
• Ensure that the applications are scalable, secure, and cost-effective by utilizing the best practices and services provided by AWS.
• Engage in daily interactions with customers to understand their requirements and provide suitable cloud-based solutions.
• Produce detailed documentation to support the design, development, and deployment processes, ensuring clarity and reproducibility.
• Adapt to support various mission areas, demonstrating flexibility and a strong commitment to achieving mission success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• DoD IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Security+) must be obtained within 80 days of hire.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• On-site/field experience.
• Cloud migration experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief both technical and non-technical audiences.
• 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.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.