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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.