Cloud Engineer - Serverless & Identity (Top Secret/SCI Required)
Summary
Hands-on cloud engineer building and deploying serverless AWS components (OpenSearch, API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB) using AWS CDK with Python, and implementing identity/access patterns like JWT, OAuth, Lambda authorizers, and CRL/JWKS validation for a federal cloud program. Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required; based in Washington, DC.
North Point Technology is looking to hire a hands-on Cloud Engineer specializing in serverless architecture and identity/security implementation to support a fast-paced AWS cloud program. This is a builder-focused role requiring deep technical expertise rather than an architecture or design-only background. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required to be considered for this position.
Responsibilities:
The engineer will own end-to-end implementation of serverless cloud components, including designing and deploying solutions using Amazon OpenSearch and OpenSearch Serverless, building and maintaining infrastructure-as-code using AWS CDK with Python, developing and integrating API Gateway, Lambda, and DynamoDB-based workflows, and implementing identity and access engineering patterns including JWT handling, OAuth flows, Lambda authorizers, CRL validation, and JWKS token validation.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Amazon OpenSearch and OpenSearch Serverless hands-on implementation
- AWS serverless stack: API Gateway, Lambda, and DynamoDB
- AWS CDK with Python for infrastructure-as-code development
- Identity and access engineering using JWTs and OAuth
- Lambda authorizer development and integration
- Certificate Revocation List (CRL) and JWKS validation
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Experience delivering solutions in a classified or secure enclave environment
- Familiarity with data lake patterns on AWS
Qualifications:
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
- AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent)
North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.
At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.
Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today!
For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.
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Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV
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- Do you have an active security clearance?
- How many years have you worked in a classified environment?
- SCIF forbids (Choose best answer)
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