Specialist, Software Engineer (Cloud Developer)

The Specialist, Software Engineer (Cloud Developer) role at L3Harris Technologies supports mission-critical development with on-site work at Patrick Space Force Base in the Melbourne, FL area. You will design, build, and deploy scalable cloud-based applications using AWS, with an active TS/SCI clearance to meet operational needs.

This position focuses on practical cloud engineering, including migrating existing applications to cloud architectures and applying AWS best practices to improve security, scalability, and cost effectiveness. Daily customer engagement, clear documentation, and adaptability across mission areas are central to success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Use cloud development experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to build robust cloud-based applications
• Migrate existing applications into cloud-based architectures
• Apply AWS services and best practices to ensure applications are scalable, secure, and cost-effective
• Interact with customers daily to understand requirements and deliver suitable cloud-based solutions
• Create detailed documentation supporting design, development, and deployment processes for clarity and repeatability
• Adjust to support a range of mission areas, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to mission success

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree with minimum 2 years of prior related experience
• In lieu of a degree: minimum 8 years of prior related experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• DoD IAT Level II Certification (for example, Security+) must be obtained within 80 days of hire

Technologies

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• EC2
• Gitlab pipelines
• C2S Access Portal (CAP)
• Security+
• TS/SCI

Job Location and Schedule

• Location: Patrick Space Force Base (Melbourne, FL) with onsite work
• Schedule: Work 9 out of every 14 days (80 hours total), with every other Friday off

Preferred Additional Skills

• On-site or field experience
• Cloud migration experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience automating deployments and configuring EC2 instances
• Familiarity with C2S Access Portal (CAP) and high-side AWS environments
• Experience configuring Gitlab pipelines for automated deployment of cloud resources
• Proficiency designing, developing, configuring, and deploying cloud-based applications using AWS services
• Collaborative team experience in a dynamic environment