About the Role
ECS is seeking a seasoned Senior Cloud Engineer / Data Integration Lead to support the development, implementation, and deployment of Amicus, our premier Mission Partner Environment (MPE) supporting USINDOPACOM. Operating within the Microsoft Isolated Secret Region (MS-ISR) Azure RX cloud enclave, Amicus is an Impact Level 6 (IL6) Data-Centric Zero Trust environment under an active Authorization to Operate (ATO) at the Secret Releasable (SEC REL) classification level. This role requires a blend of deep cloud engineering expertise, tactical command and control (C2) systems integration, and hands-on deployment experience. The selected engineer will act as the principal data integrator, bringing together critical Common Operating Picture (COP) systems and data pipelines to support the upcoming Olympus Fires operational demonstration in October 2026. The ideal candidate will possess a background similar to elite Field Support Engineers (FSEs) from advanced defense data-analytics programs (e.g., Maven Smart System/Palantir). They must be highly proficient in building data-centric pipelines, working with complex data ontologies, and deploying robust cloud-native tools directly to warfighters in the Pacific theater.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain data integration pipelines to ingest, parse, normalize, and visualize operational data from major C2 and Common Operating Picture (COP) systems.
- Target and integrate data from systems such as Global Command and Control System (GCCS), Maven Smart System (MSS), and other critical INDOPACOM situational awareness tools.
- Engineer data ingest, track correlation, and synchronization pathways for BODHI, SNC TRAX, Joint Fires Network (JFN), Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS), Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) & Tactical Operations Center-Light (TOC-L), Common Mission Control Center (CMCC), Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System (JADOCS), Anduril Lattice & Menace Systems, Palantir Gotham & Foundry, AIR6500, Radiant Mercury (RM), and All Partners Access Network (APAN).
- Develop interfaces, APIs, and middleware to host or pull data from external tactical systems directly into the Amicus MPE.
- Coordinate closely with theater stakeholders to implement data mesh and data-centric security policies, ensuring proper data marking and access control at the Secret Releasable level.
- Maintain and expand the Amicus collaboration suite within the MS-ISR Mission Plane, leveraging state-of-the-art secure software tools including Identity & Access Management (ICAM), Data-Centric Security (DCS), Data Labeling & Tagging, Secure Chat, and Secure Voice & Video.
- Implement and harden Palo Alto firewalls and maintain directory synchronization.
- Manage secure cloud-native infrastructure in Microsoft Azure RX (IL6), Microsoft Isolated Secret Region (MS-ISR), AWS GovCloud, and other classified environments, utilizing Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation.
- Manage Network Time Protocol (NTP) routing within MS-ISR utilizing Azure VM IC Time Synchronization Provider services.
- Design and implement a robust, two-tier Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) system using an Offline Root Certificate Authority (CA) and hardware-based cryptographic keys managed via Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
- Monitor security compliance, vulnerability remediations, STIG compliance, and patch management in both classified and releasable enclaves.
- Deploy to USINDOPACOM (Oahu, Hawaii) for a minimum of 9 months to provide dedicated on-island engineering, system integration, and direct operator feedback loops.
- Act as the single point of contact and subject matter expert (SME) on-site for the Amicus C2 integration effort, bridging the gap between developers in Virginia and operators in theater.
- Support the federation of Amicus core services with the INDOPACOM Mission Network (IMN), the Collaborative Partner Environment (CPE), the Canadian Operational Mission Network (COMN-P/COMN-E), and the UK Ramsey environment in preparation for the October 2026 Olympus Fires demonstration.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer, hands-on training, and technical handoffs between ECS engineering, theater commands, and mission partners.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizen.
- Active, current TS/SCI security clearance.
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems (or equivalent practical experience).
- 7+ years of technical IT platform implementation experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering customer-facing cloud projects (AWS and/or Azure).
- 3+ years of experience in technical leadership, field systems integration, or deployment support.
- Active DoD 8140 IAT Level II Security+ (or higher).
- Must be fully willing and able to deploy to Oahu, Hawaii for a minimum of 9 continuous months.
- Proven experience working with or integrating military C2/COP systems, specifically GCCS, Maven Smart System (MSS), or any PACOM COP / C2 System.
- Demonstrated experience working with high-performance data platforms (e.g., Palantir Foundry/Gotham, Maven ecosystem) with a focus on building data ontologies, data pipelines, and implementing data-centric security architectures.
- Direct experience deploying, configuring, or maintaining at least three of the following: Virtru, PingFederate, Titus/Tetragraph, Pexip, Matrix, or Openfire.
- Advanced proficiency building Infrastructure as Code (IaC) utilizing Terraform.
- Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration using Kubernetes and Docker.
- Strong DevOps pipeline experience using GitLab CI/CD, configuration management tools, and automated testing frameworks.
- Strong working knowledge of cloud-native services (AWS Lambda, IAM, RDS, S3, EC2, CloudWatch, Sagemaker).
- Advanced IP networking skills including VPCs, VPNs, VRF, DNS, load-balancing, and secure cross-domain solutions.
- Expertise in administering, hardening (STIGing), and patching Linux/Red Hat enterprise environments.
- Advanced scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, and Bash.
- Must possess an active DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level I certification or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CAP, CND, or Cloud+).
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.
- Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management).
Skills
- Cloud Engineering
- Data Integration
- Microsoft Azure RX
- AWS GovCloud
- Terraform
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- GitLab CI/CD
- Python
- PowerShell
- Bash
- Linux/Red Hat Enterprise
- IP Networking
- VPCs
- VPNs
- VRF
- DNS
- Load-balancing
- Cross-domain solutions
- Identity & Access Management (ICAM)
- PingFederate
- PingDirectory Server
- Data-Centric Security (DCS)
- Virtru Data Security Platform
- Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
- Microsoft Exchange
- SharePoint
- Titus (Fortra's Data Classification Suite)
- Tetragraph
- Matrix
- Openfire
- Pexip
- Palo Alto firewalls
- Network Time Protocol (NTP)
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Certificate Authority (CA)
- Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
- STIG compliance
- Patch management
- GCCS
- Maven Smart System (MSS)
- Palantir Gotham
- Palantir Foundry
- AIR6500
- Radiant Mercury (RM)
- All Partners Access Network (APAN)
- Anduril Lattice
- Anduril Menace Systems
- Joint Fires Network (JFN)
- Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS)
- Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS)
- Tactical Operations Center-Light (TOC-L)
- Common Mission Control Center (CMCC)
- Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System (JADOCS)
Location
- Oahu, HI
- Virginia
- Fairfax, VA
- Fort Meade, MD
Work Type
- Onsite
- Deployment
Experience Level
- Senior
- 7+ years of technical IT platform implementation experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering customer-facing cloud projects
- 3+ years of experience in technical leadership, field systems integration, or deployment support
Education Level
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems (or equivalent practical experience)
Salary/Compensations
- $170,000-210,000
Benefits
- General Description of Benefit [https://ecstech.com/careers/benefits]
About the Company
- ECS is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer / Data Integration Lead to work at our Oahu, HI location.
- ECS is seeking a seasoned Senior Cloud Engineer / Data Integration Lead to support the development, implementation, and deployment of Amicus, our premier Mission Partner Environment (MPE) supporting USINDOPACOM.
- The Amicus MPE effort is a key pillar of DISA’s enduring Combatant Command Integration Environment (CIE) operations, which are actively being scaled and implemented across all global Combatant Commands (CCMDs) and Areas of Responsibility (AORs).
