Specialist, Software Engineering (AWS Cloud)

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Melbourne, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Specialist, Software Engineering (AWS Cloud) to operate, maintain, and evolve an AWS cloud operational system. You will work on a Kubernetes-based architecture, implement updates, and help migrate applications while aligning with security practices.

The role requires containerized app experience, IAM, and scripting in Linux environments, with a drive for best practices and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 4+ years in software engineering.
• Experience deploying containerized apps with Docker, Kubernetes, or Podman.
• Proficient in Linux environments and scripting.
• Experience with configuration management and IaC tools (Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and implement AWS updates and third-party integrations.
• Maintain and enhance Kubernetes-based cloud architecture.
• Develop in Python, Java, or C++ and document for teams.
• Support IAM solutions and cloud migration of applications.
• Ensure consistent baseline through tagging and naming conventions.

Skills

Agile workflow

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Podman

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

CloudFormation

CDK

OpenTofu

Git

JIRA

Confluence

Prometheus

Grafana

Splunk

CloudWatch

Helm

SCRUM

Kanban

Job description

Job Title: Specialist, Software Engineering (AWS Cloud)

Job Code: 43381

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

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.

The GGSS Cloud team leverages Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) in delivering modern solutions to support customer operations and information management services. We value a strong knowledge of software development best practices and experience delivering & deploying Cloud-ready applications and services. Seeking experienced Software Engineers to join our dynamic team, focusing on operating, maintaining, and sustaining an AWS cloud operational system.

Essential Functions

• Monitor and implement updates from AWS and third-party suppliers
• Maintain and enhance our Kubernetes-based cloud architecture
• Utilize Python, Java or C++ programming languages
• Support Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions including single sign on, active directory, or Keycloak
• Assist in cloud migration of applications
• Write and maintain comprehensive documentation for developers, administrators, and operators
• Ensuring consistency across the baseline (version tagging, naming schemes)
• Leverage networking principles and security best practices in an AWS cloud environment
• Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features
• Ability to obtain a High-Risk NOAA Public Trust clearance.

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.
• Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or equivalent.
• Experience with Linux environments, including scripting, configuration, and software deployment.
• Experience with configuration management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) and Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CDK, OpenTofu, Cloud Formation).

Preferred Additional Skills

• Familiarity with Agile workflow tools and collaborative version‑control practices (Git, JIRA, Confluence, etc.)
• Experience with container observability tools such as Prometheus, PromQL, and Grafana
• Experience with Helm charts and Kubernetes package management
• Experience with monitoring and logging solutions (Splunk, CloudWatch, etc.)
• Experience with iterative software development processes (Agile, SCRUM, Kanban)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Associate

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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.

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