
F-35 Cloud Engineer Mid (Remote) - 28863
Mission Technologies, a division of HII · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $140,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Modernize IL5 cloud environments for F-35.
- Architect secure cloud solutions in AWS/Azure Government.
- Implement data ingestion and integration workflows.
- Develop and secure RESTful APIs.
- Apply advanced security principles for defense.
About the role
F-35 Cloud Engineer
Join HII Mission Technologies (MTC) at the forefront of next-generation defense innovation. As a Cloud Engineer supporting the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO), you’ll play a pivotal role in modernizing IL5 cloud environments that power fleet readiness, sustainment analytics, and mission-critical data integration across the world’s most advanced fighter platform.
In this hands-on engineering role, you’ll architect, secure, and scale cloud solutions in AWS GovCloud and Azure Government, shaping how the F-35 enterprise ingests, transforms, and leverages data. If you’re passionate about secure cloud engineering, automation, and advancing defense technology at the national level, this is an opportunity to directly influence one of the largest sustainment ecosystems in the DoD.
The position is 100% Remote/Telework, location within the DMV metropolitan area is preferred.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain IL5 compliant cloud infrastructure in AWS GovCloud and Azure Government
- Build and optimize Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) environments supporting F 35 analytics
- Implement ETL workflows using AWS Glue, Lambda, and structured S3 data layers
- Develop and secure RESTful APIs enabling cross-system sustainment data integration
- Apply DoD IL5 Cloud SRG requirements, NIST 800-53, and Zero Trust security principles
- Support cloud scalability and expansion across the F 35 Sustainment Enterprise
- Collaborate with government, contractor, and cybersecurity stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications
- 3-8 years direct experience along with Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
- Hands-on experience with AWS services (S3, Glue, Lambda, IAM, CloudWatch)
- Working knowledge of Azure Government environments
- Proficiency in Python for automation and pipeline development
- Experience designing or integrating RESTful APIs
- Experience with automated ETL pipelines and cloud data workflows
- Understanding of IL5 cloud requirements, NIST 800-53, and Zero Trust
- Working knowledge of cloud networking
Preferred Qualifications
- An active Secret security clearance or higher is required (at the time of application and consideration)
- Needing minimum Secret clearance to access government platforms and databases
Soft Skills
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation quality.
- Ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Skilled at cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
- Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify gaps and propose actionable solutions.
- Adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, audit-driven environment.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods while working at a computer.
- Must be able to effectively communicate in virtual meetings, briefings, and secure collaboration environments.
- Ability to review, analyze, and interpret digital data for extended periods with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Must maintain a home work environment that meets company and government security requirements.
- Must be able to work assigned East Coast core business hours to support program and customer requirements.
- This is a full-time remote role. Team members are expected to be online, available, and responsive during their scheduled work hours to support collaboration and customer needs.
- To be successful in this remote position, employees should: Have a reliable, high-speed internet connection and a secure, distraction-free workspace. Stay connected through company communication tools and respond in a timely manner. Attend required virtual meetings, trainings, and check-ins. Communicate proactively about workload, availability, or schedule changes.
- Remote employees are expected to maintain the same professionalism, productivity, and engagement as on-site team members.
- Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to move between work areas, attend meetings, and coordinate with team members and stakeholders.
- Occasionally may require extended hours to support mission needs or critical deadlines.
Key skills/competency
- Cloud Engineer
- AWS GovCloud
- Azure Government
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
- ETL Workflows
- Python
- RESTful APIs
- NIST 800-53
- Zero Trust
- F-35 Program
Skills & topics
- Cloud Engineer
- F-35
- AWS
- Azure Government
- IL5
- NIST 800-53
- Zero Trust
- Python
- API
- ETL
- Remote
- Secret Clearance
- HII
- Mission Technologies
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3-8 years of experience with AWS services, Azure Government, Python, and API development, aligning with IL5 and NIST requirements.
- Craft a compelling application: Emphasize your experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining secure cloud infrastructure and ETL pipelines.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your understanding of cloud networking, Zero Trust principles, and specific AWS services like Glue and Lambda.
- Showcase soft skills: Demonstrate your attention to detail, ability to work independently, and strong communication for remote collaboration.
- Understand security needs: Clearly state your eligibility for or possession of a Secret security clearance.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary cloud platforms used for this F-35 Cloud Engineer role at HII?
- This F-35 Cloud Engineer role at Mission Technologies (HII) primarily utilizes AWS GovCloud and Azure Government to design, deploy, and maintain IL5 compliant cloud infrastructure.
- What level of security clearance is required for the F-35 Cloud Engineer position?
- An active Secret security clearance or higher is required for this F-35 Cloud Engineer position to access government platforms and databases.
- Is this F-35 Cloud Engineer position fully remote?
- Yes, this F-35 Cloud Engineer position is 100% remote/telework. However, a location within the DMV metropolitan area is preferred.
- What are the key technical skills needed for the F-35 Cloud Engineer job?
- Key technical skills for this F-35 Cloud Engineer role include hands-on experience with AWS services (S3, Glue, Lambda, IAM, CloudWatch), working knowledge of Azure Government, Python proficiency for automation, and experience with RESTful APIs and ETL pipelines.
- What does 'IL5 compliant' mean in the context of this F-35 Cloud Engineer role?
- 'IL5 compliant' refers to Impact Level 5, a U.S. Department of Defense Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG) standard for handling controlled unclassified information (CUI) and other sensitive data in cloud environments. This F-35 Cloud Engineer role requires adherence to these stringent security standards.
- What is the anticipated salary range for the F-35 Cloud Engineer role?
- The anticipated salary range for this F-35 Cloud Engineer position is $110,000.00 to $140,000.00 annually.
- What specific security principles must be applied in this F-35 Cloud Engineer role?
- In this F-35 Cloud Engineer role, you will apply DoD IL5 Cloud SRG requirements, NIST 800-53 standards, and Zero Trust security principles.