Software Engineering Specialist
Job details
- Pay
- $84,500 – $157,500 a year
- Work mode
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
- Last confirmed open
- Oct 10, 2026
About this role
Specialist, Software Engineer (Cloud Developer)_Melbourne, FL_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire
Position Title: Specialist, Software Engineer (Cloud Developer)
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Melbourne, FL
Base Salary: $84,500 to $157,500 + Best-in-class benefits
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Job Category
Information Technology - Other IT
Active TS/SCI clearance
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.
Skills and Certifications
Active Top Secret
Security Clearance Required: Yes
Compensation
Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate
Candidate Details
2+ to 5 years experience
Seniority Level - Associate
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally