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Mission Technologies, a division of HII · 2 hours ago

AWS Workspace SME (Engineer Systems Architect 2) - 27004

Hanover, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $142K/yr

2+ years exp

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, is hiring an AWS WorkSpace SME to support its customer Omni Federal. The role involves owning the architecture and delivery of secure, high-performance Virtual Desktop Infrastructure at an enterprise scale, ensuring mission-critical personnel have seamless access to their tools and data.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership: Design and scale complex Amazon WorkSpaces and AppStream 2.0 environments across AWS Commercial and GovCloud (IL4/IL5/IL6) regions

Image Management & Hardening: Create, maintain, and automate the lifecycle of "Golden Images," ensuring they are fully compliant with DoD STIGs and functional requirements

Network & Identity Integration: Orchestrate the integration of WorkSpaces with Active Directory, MFA/CAC authentication, and AWS Transit Gateways for secure hybrid connectivity

Performance Tuning: Optimize protocol settings (WSP/PCoIP) to ensure a high-quality user experience even in low-bandwidth or high-latency mission environments

Automation-as-a-Service: Develop automation (Python, PowerShell, or Terraform) to handle provisioning, self-service portals, and cost-optimization (Auto-Stop/Auto-Resume policies)

Escalation Support: Serve as the Tier 3/4 point of contact for complex VDI performance issues, conducting root-cause analysis for the most persistent "ghosts in the machine."

Qualification

AWS WorkSpacesVirtual Desktop InfrastructureAutomation PythonAutomation PowerShellAutomation TerraformAWS Directory ServiceNetwork & Identity IntegrationPerformance TuningAWS Transit GatewaysDoD STIG complianceIncident responseUser AdvocateTS/SCI clearanceScripting skillsGolden Images management

Required

2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience

Technical Depth: Knowledge of operations and incident response (Terraforms)

Infrastructure: Proficiency in managing AWS Directory Service (Managed Microsoft AD) and VPC networking

Automation: Strong scripting skills (PowerShell or Python) for managing desktop fleets at scale

Must possess an active US level Secret clearance with the ability to qualify for TS/SCI clearance

Preferred

Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional) and DoD 8570 compliance (e.g., Security+)

You are a 'User Advocate'—you believe a desktop that takes 3 minutes to log in is a mission failure

Possess an active US level TS/SCI clearance

Benefits

Competitive Salary

401K Match Program

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Floating Holidays

Tuition Assistance Program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Company

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

HII’s Mission Technologies division develops integrated solutions that enable today’s connected, all-domain force.

Founded in 2011

Mclean, Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://tsd.huntingtoningalls.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Marc Sosa

Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer

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