Full-Time

AWS Data Automation Engineer

Updated on 9/4/2026

Node.Digital

Node.Digital

11-50 employees

Develops AI-driven digital solutions for missions

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA

In Person

On-site role in Arlington, Virginia.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Malware Analysis
Python
Airflow
Git
Apache Spark
Apache Kafka
Kinesis
RDBMS
ETL
Data Engineering
Docker
Cybersecurity
AWS
REST APIs
Hadoop
Route 53
Data Modeling
DevOps

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Requirements
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • An active Secret clearance is required; TS/SCI is preferred.
  • Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security Entry on Duty Suitability is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in automation engineering, data engineering, or software development is required.
  • Subject matter expertise in AWS components including VPCs, EC2, EKS, IAM, SQS, SNS, Lambda, and Route 53 is required.
  • Experience designing data ingestion pipelines on AWS is required.
  • Experience with S3 data storage architecture and schema design for analytic workflows is required.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, including experience with data manipulation libraries, are required.
  • Experience developing data pipelines and extract, transform, and load processes is required.
  • Knowledge of automation frameworks and orchestration tools is required.
  • Experience with APIs and integration technologies is required.
  • Understanding of database systems and data modeling is required.
  • Familiarity with version control using Git and continuous integration and continuous delivery practices is required.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into automated solutions is required.
  • Excellent documentation and communication abilities are required.
  • A BS in Computer Science or Data Science, or a high school diploma with 7+ years of directly relevant experience, is required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop automated data pipelines for technology integration initiatives.
  • Create automation workflows for malware sample collection, detonation, and taxonomy.
  • Implement data integration automation between pilot and production systems.
  • Support Automated Malware Analysis platform development and enhancement.
  • Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive technical tasks.
  • Create data transformation and normalization automation.
  • Support artificial intelligence and machine learning data preparation and feature engineering automation.
  • Develop monitoring and alerting automation for integrated systems.
  • Implement API integrations for data sharing and workflow automation.
  • Document automation solutions and maintain code repositories.
  • Support scaling automation from pilot to production environments.
  • Optimize automation performance and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with analysts to identify automation opportunities.
  • Ensure automation solutions maintain data quality and integrity.
  • Support continuous improvement of automated capabilities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with malware analysis automation or cybersecurity tools.
  • Experience with AWS support service configurations including AWS Budget, EMR, Kinesis, GuardDuty, CloudWatch, and OpsWorks.
  • Knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning pipelines and data preparation.
  • Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow and Prefect.
  • Background in cybersecurity or threat intelligence automation.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of streaming data platforms such as Kafka and Kinesis.
  • Familiarity with big data technologies such as Spark and Hadoop.
  • Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs.
  • Department of Defense 8140 IAT Level III certification and CSSLP certification are desired.

Node.Digital builds digital solutions using AI automation and machine learning to help clients achieve their missions. Its approach centers on designing and deploying AI-powered software that automates processes, analyzes data, and supports decision-making for complex, mission-focused problems. Unlike general software firms, Node.Digital emphasizes delivering tailored, mission-driven solutions that address each customer’s unique objectives. The company’s goal is to enable organizations to operate more effectively and achieve impactful outcomes by applying AI and ML to real-world challenges.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Herndon, Virginia

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • HRSA awarded Node.Digital a $2.99 million AI/ML contract in May 2026.
  • Website refreshes in 2026 emphasize agentic AI, automated DevSecOps, and mission automation.
  • Public contract data shows $10.2 million across 13 federal award actions in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Node.Digital's federal concentration leaves revenue exposed if DHS recompetes slip after 2028.
  • Raytheon mentorship expires; losing that channel weakens prime-bid positioning and capture support.
  • A single cyber or delivery failure on HHS HRSA damages trust with small-agency buyers.

What makes Node.Digital unique

  • Raytheon mentorship under DHS program gives Node.Digital credibility with federal buyers.
  • Node.Digital sells AI-native engineering, DevSecOps, automation, and mission workflow tooling.
  • GSA MAS 8(a) status supports faster federal contracting through 2030.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Training Programs

Disability Insurance

Company News

AI Tech Park
Jul 25th, 2023
Raytheon announces mentorship agreement with Node.Digital

Raytheon announces mentorship agreement with Node.Digital.