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NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a AWS Greengrass Cloud Architect -REMOTE to join our team in Bethesda (REMOTE), Maryland (US-MD), United States (US).

Job Summary:

The AWS Greengrass / Cloud Architect serves as the technical lead for the modernization and migration of edge gateway software, IoT ingestion workflows, and cloudbased services onto a secure, IL4compliant AWS GovCloud architecture. This role provides architectural direction for replacing legacy EdgeIQ components, implementing AWS Greengrassbased gateway capabilities, and ensuring that cloud, ingestion, and device management services align with cybersecurity, STIG, and Blue Water environment constraints.

Job Duties:

• Architect and design AWS Greengrassbased replacement for the existing EdgeIQ gateway solution, including provisioning, deployment models, and secure data ingestion paths.
• Lead cloud architecture for modernization across AWS GovCloud environments, supporting IoT ingestion, backend APIs, firmware workflows, RBAC, and IL4compliant services.
• Define gateway software migration approach from NETOS/legacy implementations to updated OS and Greengrasscompatible components while ensuring DoD IL4 compliance.
• Provide architecture oversight for integration of Bluetooth Scanner, Device Manager, MQTT ingestion modules, and gateway onlinestate handling developed by IoT engineers.
• Develop secure cloudtoedge communication patterns, including OTA firmware update pathways in coordination with Firmware Integration Engineers.
• Establish architecture baselines, backlog inputs, and environment readiness.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps to enforce automated security controls, infrastructureascode, CI/CD, and deployment hardening for GovCloud.
• Ensure all designs comply with cybersecurity requirements, STIGs, Blue Water ATO constraints, and validated cloud/security boundaries.
• Support technical documentation, design reviews, and controlled change management processes required for architectural governance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems)
• Minimum 10 years of experience in software engineering to include 5 years of experience focused on cloud architecture in AWS.
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing or deploying AWS Greengrass or comparable IoT edge runtimes.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with AWS IoT Core, MQTT pipelines, and devicetocloud ingestion patterns.
• Minimum 1 year of experience architecting solutions in AWS GovCloud or FedRAMPauthorized environments.
• Must be US citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience supporting edge gateway migrations or embedded/IoT systems in compliance with DoD IL4 or similar cybersecurity requirements.
• Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification 
• Proficiency with infrastructureascode tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK) and CI/CD pipelines consistent with DevSecOps requirements.
• Strong knowledge of STIGs, identity boundary constraints, RBAC models, and secure architecture controls as required by environments.
• Ability to lead technical direction across multidisciplinary teams (Backend Engineers, IoT Engineers, Firmware Engineers, Cybersecurity Engineers) as indicated by staffing model.
• Experience engineering solutions for Radiation/Health Physics, industrial IoT, or highsecurity operational environments.
  Prior DoD program experience, preferable within Navy, involving ATO processes or working inside the Blue Water environment.
• Familiarity with gateway component integration (Bluetooth readout, device scanning, online/offline workflows) used in client IoT subsystems.
• Experience implementing secure OTA firmware distribution and signing/validation workflows for edge devices.
• Knowledge of conflictresolution data models, exposure tracking workflows, or legacy system migration concepts derived from functional requirements.
• AWS Professionallevel certifications (Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Professional).
  Experience with Zero Trust, Zscaler, or PingFed identity patterns similar to those in related GovCloud platform efforts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in achieving excellent quality assurance goals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills presenting material to senior executive personnel
• Ability to organize, direct, and manage operation support functions involving multiple complex and inter - related projects and / or tasks.
• Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification prefered

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $95,918 - $222,031. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client's needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.

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