AWS/EMR Engineer 

IgniteAction is seeking an experienced AWS/EMR Engineer to provide end-to-end engineering and operational support for secure, cloud-based data processing environments used to produce protected data products for public and research use. This includes designing, administering, and optimizing scalable compute and storage platforms, supporting production workflows, and ensuring efficient, reliable operations through monitoring, automation, and DevOps practices. The team develops and maintains application code and tooling, integrates and tests approved disclosure avoidance methods, and supports both experimental and production data runs. Responsibilities also include governance of access, configuration management, cost efficiency, and system reporting. Overall, the effort ensures high-quality, compliant data products are delivered through resilient, well-managed cloud and hybrid environments.

Proficiency with source code management and collaboration tools such as Git-based repositories and issue tracking systems

• Provide IT support for cloud-based compute and storage environments used to produce protected data products for research and dissemination

  • Administer distributed cloud platforms, including provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and lifecycle management for high-performance workloads

  • Support large data processing environments using frameworks such as Apache Spark and optimization tools

  • Establish and maintain operational parameters for deploying and executing data processing and dissemination workflows

  • Design and optimize cloud storage configurations, including data curation and removal of redundant datasets

  • Implement high performance computing (HPC), storage, and workflow optimizations

  • Deploy and manage monitoring and dashboard solutions to track cluster usage, performance, availability, and cost efficiency

  • Optimize resource utilization by identifying and terminating idle or unused compute resources

  • Manage user access, including account provisioning, role-based access, and deprovisioning

  • Install, configure, and maintain software, operating systems, and platform services, including Linux patching and updates

  • Produce operational and usage reports related to system performance and data storage

  • Provide guidance on cloud cost management, budgeting, and optimization strategies

• •Support agile project execution, including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog management

  • Maintain Kanban or sprint boards and track tasks, milestones, and dependencies

  • Coordinate communication across engineering, operations, data science, and stakeholder teams

  • Identify and help resolve technical, operational, and process-related obstacles

  • Provide guidance on agile best practices and continuous improvement

  • Support data governance, data quality, and privacy protection requirements

  • Define and maintain project roles, responsibilities, and reporting structures

  • Develop and manage project schedules, deliverables, risks, and opportunities

  • Document and distribute meeting notes, action items, and decisions

  • Establish data transfer governance, standardized intake, validation, error handling, and repeatable evaluation workflows

• • Develop and maintain production-ready code, tools, and workflows to support data processing, experimentation, and dissemination, including testing and validation of outputs

  • Implement, monitor, and optimize cloud compute and storage environments, leveraging automation, infrastructure-as-code, and performance tuning for distributed processing frameworks

  • Manage source code, system updates, and operational tools, ensuring efficient collaboration, workflow tracking, and reliable execution of production and prototype workloads

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

  • Experience supporting AWS EMR cloud-based compute and storage environments

  • Hands-on experience with distributed data processing frameworks including Apache Spark

  • Experience administering Linux-based systems

  • Proficiency in scripting or programming languages commonly used for automation and data processing

  • Experience with source code management platforms and collaborative development workflows

  • Understanding of cloud cost management and optimization concepts

  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Proficiency with source code management and collaboration tools such as Git-based repositories and issue tracking systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional

  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

  • AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty

• HashiCorp Terraform Associate

• Experience working in an Agile or iterative software development environment with DevOps practices

• Experience supporting cloud-native and distributed computing frameworks, including workload monitoring, performance tuning, and cost optimization

• Familiarity with optimization and analytics frameworks such as Apache Spark and commercial or open-source optimizers (e.g., Gurobi or similar tools)

• Experience developing or supporting dashboards, monitoring tools, and automated workflows for managing compute and storage resources

Work Authorization:

Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain or maintain Public Trust (High) clearance.

ActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI-certified, woman-owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security and IT Managed Services.   With 26+ years of stellar past performance, ActioNet is the premier Trusted Innogrator!

Core Capabilities:

• Advanced and Managed IT Services

• Agile Software Development

• DevSecOps

• Cybersecurity

• Health IT

• C4ISR & SIGINT

• Data Center Engineering & Operations

• Engineering & Installation

Why ActioNet?

At ActioNet, our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do:

• Commitment to Employees: We are committed to making ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters.

• Commitment to Customers: We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence.

• Commitment to Community: We are committed to giving back to our community, helping others, and making the world a better place for our next generation.

ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace for the twelfth year in a row (2014 - 2025). We have a 98% customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers, and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health, and well-being of our nation.

What's in It For You?

As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of an exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees, and communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy, and a desire to develop your skills, experience, and career. Are you ready to make a difference?

ActioNet is an equal-opportunity employer and values inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet’s Benefits Program:

• Medical Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Education and Professional Training

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs

• Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection

• Paid Holidays: 11 per year

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Disability Insurance

ActioNet is an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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