Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us. Department Summary: The External Cloud Team in ECIS is seeking a Lead AWS Cloud Engineer to support the development and administration of MITRE's enterprise cloud environment in AWS. As a member of our team, you’ll build and apply hands-on expertise across the full AWS ecosystem. It's our goal to establish and maintain the technical foundation upon which projects can work securely in the cloud, empowering users to be self-sufficient and agile while minimizing risk to MITRE and remaining in compliance with InfoSec policy. Roles and Responsibilities: + Define and lead development of a robust governance framework for securing AWS environments in accordance with prevailing policy + Guide the security, networking, governance, and automation of MITRE’s AWS architecture + Provide technical leadership and mentorship + Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide advanced operational support to internal MITRE customers in AWS + Work closely with InfoSec to define secure baselines in AWS + Collaborate with other MITRE teams in pursuit of cross-domain, multi-cloud, and hybrid solutions involving AWS + Share knowledge across MITRE and with external partners Minimum Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree with eight years’ related experience, or a master’s degree with six years’ related experience, preferably with a technical major such as engineering, computer science, etc. + Demonstrated expertise in AWS cloud technologies and service offerings + Experience with cloud networking skills required to deploy secure cloud environments + History of performing hands-on work to solve complex technical problems + Self-motivated, curious, and collaborative, with a passion to learn new technologies and develop new skills + Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance within one year of being hired Preferred Qualifications: + Experience securing systems to one or more compliance standards (e.g., NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53) + Experience using cloud automation tools, such as Terraform, etc. + Experience with DevOps and CI/CD automated build and deploy processes using tools such as GitLab, etc. + Excellent written and oral communication skills, to include ability to effectively develop technical support documentation. + Active DoD Secret clearance This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Secret This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Secret Work Location Type: Hybrid MITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. MITRE recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age; ancestry; color; family medical or genetic information; gender identity and expression; marital, military, or veteran status; national and ethnic origin; physical or mental disability; political affiliation; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; and any other protected characteristics. For further information please visit the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website EEO is the Law Poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) and Pay Transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) . MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE’s employment process, please email recruitinghelp@mitre.org . Copyright © 2024, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Material on this site may be copied and distributed with permission only. Benefits information may be found here (https://careers.mitre.org/us/en/benefits)