AWS Engineer (OpenSearch Serverless)

Are you looking to take the next step in your career as an AWS Engineer (OpenSearch Serverless)? Let's chat and see if we are a good match!

Opportunity:

Virtual Service Operations is searching for an AWS Engineer (OpenSearch Serverless) to join our team.

This is a hands-on build role centered on serverless architecture and identity/security implementation. Candidates should be strong Python/CDK builders with deep OpenSearch experience — this is not a traditional Data Architect or Data Lake role.

Key Responsibilities:

• A serverless-focused builder who combines strong Python/CDK development skills with deep OpenSearch (including Serverless) expertise and solid identity/security fundamentals.
• Comfortable owning end-to-end implementation of serverless components with embedded authentication and authorization patterns.

Required Skills:

• Amazon OpenSearch and OpenSearch Serverless — deep, hands-on experience (primary focus of the role)
• AWS serverless stack — API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB
• AWS CDK with Python — the solution is built in Python CDK; strong Python and CDK proficiency is essential
• Identity & access engineering — hands-on experience with JWTs, OAuth, and Lambda authorizers
• Certificate/token validation — CRLs (Certificate Revocation Lists) and JWKS validation

• 8+ years of professional experience
• Must work from a SCIF all five days a week (preferably in the DC metro area)
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Please note that this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status

What 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 https://vso-inc.com/careers