Principal Engineer with Security Clearance

DescriptionAre you looking to take the next steps in your career as a Principle Engineer? Let''s chat and see if we are a good match! Opportunity: Virtual Service Operations (VSO) is searching for a Principle Engineer to join our team. This individual will assist in the development and administration of new cloud-based satellite ground systems deployed system in the AWS C2S environment. The team this individual will join is realizing the architecture for products such as command and control, mission planning, mission data processing, and satellite simulation in the cloud. Responsibilities: AWS Project Owner and Role ManagerAWS IAM roles and permissions management.AWS security groups and network firewall rules.AWS VPC network management (subnets, routes, endpoints, and peering).AWS KMS encryption key management.Cloud infrastructure automation (CloudFormation, terraform, machine imaging, auto-scaling, etc)System infrastructure automation (Chef, Ansible, Puppet).Cloud administration (EC2, RDS, Directory Services, WorkSpaces, ElastiCache, S3, SQS, SNS).DevOps administration (Jenkins, Nexus, Kubernetes, Docker, Bitbucket, Fortify, TestRail).System maintenance (auditing logs, patching/upgrading software, backups, password/certificate rotations, user account management, etc).Work as part of an integrated development team to build satellite ground systems.Work with the following software development lifecycle concepts: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Deployment (CD).Setup, maintain, secure, and configure servers running in the cloud.Assist in software development and testing as necessary.Perform Tier 2 software application maintenance and backups on assigned systems running a variety of operating systems including Linux and Windows.AWS Cloud administration, responsible for configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and overall support of multiple AWS C2S environments.Setup, install, configure AWS Workspaces, maintain, and restore backups and snapshots. Update system process documentation, guides, diagrams, and SOPs as needed.Perform routine and preventative maintenance such as general computer tasks, backup/restore, application loads, disk utilization, system loading, and system monitoring.Detect, isolate, document, quickly report, and resolve system outages or problems encountered during operations of the operational system baseline, which includes collecting diagnostic data, restoring the system operation, developing workarounds, and other activities necessary for the recovery of a system.Document problems in logging and discrepancy reporting tools.Collect data describing the C2S environment at the time of the failure and perform other activities in support of Tier 3 maintenance investigation and resolution.Support systems integration groups as required for ongoing analysis and integration efforts.Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capability Units, and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.Qualifications - Expertise with the following: SAFeDevOpsContinuous IntegrationContinuous DeploymentCloud Admin (EC2, RDS, Directory Services, WorkSpaces, ElastiCache)DevOps Admin (Jenkins, Nexus, Kubernetes, Docker, Bitbucket, Fortify, TestRail)Cloud infrastructure automation (CloudFormation, Terraform, Machine Imaging, auto-scaling) RequirementsMust be within driving distance of Broomfield, Colorado, and willing to work onsiteMust possess an active US Government TS/SCI Clearance with a CI Polygraph or aboveMust possess a B.S. degree or higher in Engineering or related technical field, or possess 12+ years of related experienceWhat is Important to Us: You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.Your problem-solving skills are excellent.You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.What we offer you: As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements. More About VSO: VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO''s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at

Created: 2025-09-06