Location: Fort Meade, MD (Onsite Preferred)
Work Arrangement: Onsite / Hybrid (mission dependent)
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required
ABOUT SBS
Strategic Business Systems, Inc. (SBS) delivers AWS-aligned mission-critical cloud, cybersecurity, software engineering, and data modernization solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal civilian agencies.
We hire engineers, architects, and consultants who want to do hands-on work on high-impact national-security programs while collaborating directly with AWS Professional Services. Our culture is technical, lean, and clearance-friendly: we invest in certifications, retain talent through long-duration prime engagements, and provide a comprehensive benefits package.
SBS is partnering with Amazon Web Services to staff senior engineers who blend application development with cloud and DevOps engineering on a high-visibility federal program. You will own services end-to-end — from writing the code to deploying, monitoring, and operating it in production.
This role requires a current TS/SCI with CI Polygraph and is staffed onsite at Fort Meade, MD. You will work alongside AWS Professional Services and the customer's mission application teams on systems where uptime, performance, and security matter.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable AWS-native applications and services.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines that enable safe, frequent, and auditable deployments.
Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
Develop APIs, microservices, and event-driven components using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, and EventBridge.
Ensure applications meet production-readiness, security, and performance standards before release.
Containerize workloads with Docker and operate them on Amazon ECS or Amazon EKS.
Diagnose and resolve issues across development, integration, and production environments.
Collaborate cross-functionally with AWS, customer architecture teams, and other vendors.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, design reviews, and code reviews.
Continuously optimize system performance, cost, and operational efficiency.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
Six (6) or more years of professional software engineering experience, including substantial work in cloud environments.
Proficiency in at least one modern language: Python, Java, JavaScript / TypeScript, or C#.
Hands-on experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, VPC, and IAM.
Demonstrated experience designing and operating CI/CD pipelines.
Working knowledge of Docker and container-based deployment.
Comfort in Linux environments with shell scripting (Bash) skills.
Strong full-lifecycle ownership — from requirements through production support.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience.
Clear written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation, stakeholder coordination, and customer-facing delivery.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Multi-project consulting or professional-services background.
Federal or defense-customer delivery experience.
Infrastructure-as-Code expertise (Terraform, AWS CDK, CloudFormation).
Kubernetes / EKS experience.
DevSecOps practices: Static Application Security Testing (SAST) / Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) integration, software supply chain, image hardening.
Observability tooling: CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana.
CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
None mandatory.
Preferred:
AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate or Professional
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer — Professional
AWS Certified Developer — Associate
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
SBS offers a comprehensive total-rewards package to include industry competitive salary along with:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA-eligible plan options available
401(k) retirement plan with company match (vesting schedule per Plan Document)
Paid Time Off, federal holidays, and floating holiday for personal observance
Annual professional development support for AWS certifications, training, and conferences
Employee referral program where applicable and documented by program policy
Life, AD&D, and short- / long-term disability insurance
Telework and flexible-schedule support where mission and contract permit
Mission-focused federal contractor supporting national-security customers
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please send your resume to recruiting@sbsplanet.com
Strategic Business Systems, Inc. (SBS) is an Information Technology (IT) Services Firm headquartered in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. SBS provides IT infrastructure design, integration, and operation services to corporate, non-profit, and government entities. Our expertise encompasses the full spectrum of infrastructure technologies including the latest cloud infrastructure, big data, network, server, storage, backup and recovery and disaster recovery, security, and Internet technologies.
Customer Commitment:
In every engagement, we strive to strengthen our understanding of the evolving business and IT challenges faced by our customers. We constantly monitor our performance in relation to our customer’s expectations and continue to refine our services and delivery methodology to maximize results for our clients. SBS is completely committed to our client’s success at every level.
Employee Commitment:
Our employees make SBS a truly unique organization. SBS is committed to their technical, professional, and financial growth. This commitment results in a higher quality of service to our customers and provides a great atmosphere for our employees. All of our employees are part of a larger team that relies on each member to provide the customer with the best level of service possible. It is this total commitment to our people that sets us apart from the competition.
