AWS Cloud Solutions Engineer (DHS Program)

Location: Washington, DC metro area (Hybrid)
Clearance Required: Public Trust Minimum (US Citizen)
Employment Type: 1099 / Contractor
Overview:

Praescient Analytics is seeking an AWS Cloud Solutions Engineer (1099) to provide expert-level architecture, deployment, and accreditation support for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) program. This role will establish a secure, contractor-owned AWS environment and integrate mission-critical tools, ensuring cost efficiency and long-term sustainability. Once the environment is fully operational, the engineer will provide oversight for upgrades, new integrations, or audits as needed.
Key Responsibilities:

Architecture & Deployment

• Design and deploy a secure, scalable contractor-owned AWS environment aligned with DHS security and privacy requirements.
• Lead integration of commercial analytic platforms (i2 Analyst's Notebook, Babel Street, Clearview, etc.) into AWS.
• Establish secure networking (VPCs, IAM roles, security groups, MFA) and monitoring capabilities.
• Architect the AWS environment for long-term cost efficiency, selecting services and configurations that balance performance, scalability, and budget sustainability.

Security & Compliance

• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) for repeatable, auditable deployments.

Transition & Advisory Role

• Hand off day-to-day O&M responsibilities to the Data Engineer team once the environment is stable.
• Provide oversight for upgrades, new tool integrations, or independent audits as required.
• Advise on ongoing AWS cost management strategies to ensure predictable and efficient operations across the program lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 7+ years managing AWS environments, preferably in support of DHS, DOJ, DoD, or IC programs.
• Technical Skills:
  
  • AWS environment design and deployment.
  • Containerization/orchestration (EKS/ECS, Docker).
  • Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Security Knowledge: Familiarity with FedRAMP standards, DHS 4300A guidance, and CUI protections.

Preferred Certifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
• AWS Certified Security - Specialty

What you can expect from us:

• Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated.
• Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success.
• A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise.
• Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain.
• A workplace dedicated to supporting and improving public safety and government agencies.

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.

Our team of experts-skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering-brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

US Citizenship Required
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to recruiting@praescientanalytics.com and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.