Systems Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full Time

Experienced

Cloud Infrastructure Architect

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

At Intelliforce, we do not modernize for the sake of modernization. We build environments that help mission teams move faster, collaborate better, and stay ready for what is next. In this role, you will help architect the move from a patchwork legacy environment to a modern cloud-native backbone that supports AI-enabled development, FVEY collaboration, and the next generation of CNO development, all while the mission keeps running. This is a rare chance to shape the future of a critical development environment from the ground up.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

This role gives you real influence over how cloud adoption happens in a high-consequence mission space. You will define the technical roadmap, build reusable cloud patterns, assess aging infrastructure, and design practical migration paths that improve performance without disrupting operations. The work is strategic and hands-on. You will partner with mission stakeholders, cloud professional services, and technical leadership to solve real problems, from large-scale storage and system integration to unified SSO and better developer workflows.

At Intelliforce, your work is visible and your recommendations carry weight. Because we support prime programs, our teams stay close to meaningful mission work with real momentum. Because we are a small business, leadership is accessible, communication is direct, and strong technical leadership gets noticed. Add in long-term stability, strong benefits, and a people-first culture, and this becomes more than another cloud role. It is a chance to help make CNO one of the best software development environments in the agency.

Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Could Include

• Lead cloud architecture strategy and define reusable patterns that help teams adopt cloud solutions where they make sense
• Build technical roadmaps and “easy button” templates that speed adoption while preserving mission flexibility
• Architect end-to-end solutions for complex CNE services across legacy and cloud-native environments
• Assess existing infrastructure, document dependencies, and help prioritize modernization based on mission impact, cost, and risk
• Partner with AWS Professional Services and mission stakeholders to scope, validate, and refine cloud solutions
• Design modern workflows and user experiences for CNE developers, including solutions for unified SSO and large-scale datasets
• Help improve the overall software development environment for mission teams through practical, mission-focused infrastructure decisions

Minimum Qualifications

• Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, must be active. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas
• 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline
• Four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in place of a Bachelor’s degree

Required Skills

• 5 or more years of deep systems engineering and cloud architecture experience, with a proven track record of building, breaking, and rebuilding complex enterprise infrastructure
• Demonstrated expertise in AWS production environments, including hands-on experience with serverless technologies such as AWS Lambda, AWS Fargate, Route 53, API Gateway, Amazon CloudWatch, S3, and cloud storage tiers
• Prior experience leading infrastructure modernization and technical transformations, especially incremental migrations rather than lift-and-shift approaches
• Familiarity with agency-specific cloud compliance nuances, particularly ATO processes and operations within the WANDS environment
• Strong background in corporate services and stakeholder management, including the ability to build ROI models and translate technical decisions for executives, security teams, and mission developers
• Service-oriented mindset with a strong focus on mission needs
• Ability to balance long-term technical vision with rapid, practical wins
• Collaborative leadership style that values knowledge sharing and team growth

Desired Skills

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Associate or Professional
• Experience in CNO spaces or similar high-side environments
• CNO development experience and understanding of developer needs in mission environments
• Enclave experience and familiarity with restricted environments, security controls, and architectural constraints
• Cost optimization expertise, including right-sizing cloud resources, FinOps practices, and evaluating when cloud implementations truly save money
• At least four years of hands-on AWS experience in native cloud environments

Compensation Range: $182,000.00 - $233,000.00
*The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role. Please note that this range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility.

Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being.

At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact.

We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you:

Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now.
Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.

A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.

Ready to grow with purpose?
At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us—and let’s build something meaningful together. You can reach us at [email protected] or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar: https://calendly.com/amwolfe-intelliforce-itsg/30min .

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