Cloud Platform Engineer — AMK
First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026.
Maintain cloud platforms, including security fixes, dependency updates, access controls and system monitoring.
Improve platform performance and scalability.
Implement updates to WMO WIS 2.0 and SWIM standards for weather and aviation data exchange.
Ensure data services and pipelines comply with technical standards.
Develop new data services and integrate additional data sources.
Maintain system architecture documents, API references, operational runbooks and change records.
Diploma or Degree in Computer Engineering or a related field.
Mid–Senior level experience in cloud platform engineering, systems integration or middleware engineering.
Preferably experienced as an Aviation Systems Engineer, Systems Integration Engineer or Middleware Engineer with hands-on cloud experience.
Experience designing and implementing scalable cloud solutions for data exchange, messaging and API integration.
Hands-on experience with Azure cloud, IT security, networking and Red Hat operating systems.
Working knowledge of AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Transfer Family and VPC endpoints.
Experience with Pub/Sub messaging systems and MQTT/AMQP protocols. Solace PubSub+ experience is preferred.
Knowledge of Java, Python, Node.js, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes and JSON/XML.
Familiarity with event-driven architecture, cloud monitoring, CI/CD, OpenAPI, YAML and security vulnerability remediation using AWS Inspector or similar tools.
Relevant Azure, AWS or Red Hat certifications, and experience setting up virtualised environments.
Interest in learning Platform as a Service (PaaS) technologies.
Good communication and technical documentation skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.
Skills
Microsoft Azure, Terraform, Kubernetes, Cloud Computing, AWS, Systems Integration, API Gateway, Middleware, Docker, AWS Lambda