Job description
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation’s most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Overview: (Key personnel proposal opportunity)
Agile Defense is looking for a Senior Cloud Developer to design, build, and optimize cloud-based solutions that support the Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS)enterprise services and strategic priorities. Working within Agile teams and following the SAFe methodology, this role will focus on developing secure, scalable, and reliable cloud applications and infrastructure. Responsibilities include creating cloud-native architectures, automating deployments, and ensuring compliance with security and performance standards. The ideal candidate will have expertise in platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, along with experience in infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and DevSecOps practices.
Clearance: Secret
Location: Remote – However, must be available to come on-site to the CJIS facility in Clarksburg, WV to pick up equipment and attend in-person meetings as needed. Travel costs will not be reimbursed to support remote telework.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, preferred.
- Cloud Development Expertise in AWS: Minimum of seven (7) years of experience developing, deploying, and maintaining applications in AWS, including proficiency with AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudFormation, and AWS API Gateway.
- Experience with Atlassian Infrastructure: Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in configuring, customizing, and maintaining Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) on AWS infrastructure, including setup, integration, and performance optimization.
- Software Development Skills: Proficiency in developing and maintaining applications, with expertise in programming languages such as Java, Python, or Node.js, as well as strong understanding of object-oriented design and development best practices.
- DevOps and Automation: Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and version control, to manage and streamline cloud-based software development and deployment in AWS.
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It’s how we show up every day. It’s who we are.
We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.
Happy - Be Infectious.
Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive.
Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
Honest - Be Trustworthy.
Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
Humble - Be Grounded.
Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
Hungry - Be Eager.
Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
Hustle - Be Driven.
Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
