Amazon Quicksight/Automation Engineer

SMX is seeking an AWS Automation Engineer to be part of our Information Technology Team supporting our customer in Patuxent River, MD. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience with AWS cloud services and Amazon QuickSight, specializing in the creation of interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations for use by executives, departmental managers, and customers. This role involves working with a variety of data sources, ensuring secure access to sensitive information, and organizing embedded visualizations in web portals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Design and develop interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations using Amazon QuickSight for various stakeholders, including executives, managers, and external customers. Integrate data from multiple sources such as Excel, CSV, Oracle, DynamoDB, S3, and more to build comprehensive data models and visualizations. Build and manage efficient data pipelines and integrations for various formats, including MarkDown, HTML, MS Word, MS Excel, PDF, databases, JSON, etc. Develop and implement role-based access control (RBAC) mechanisms in QuickSight to limit data access to specific user groups, ensuring secure data delivery. Collaborate with AWS IAM to ensure secure access to dashboards, controlling data visibility and permissions. Embed QuickSight visualizations within web portals, ensuring seamless integration and user-friendly navigation. Required Skills: Secret clearance Security+ certification 2+ years of hands-on experience with AWS Cloud services. 2+ years of experience with Amazon QuickSight for creating interactive visualizations and dashboards. Strong proficiency with SQL and data modeling. Experience integrating data from a variety of sources (Excel, CSV, Oracle, DynamoDB, S3, etc.). Strong knowledge of Amazon QuickSight authentication mechanisms and RBAC controls. Proficiency with AWS IAM integration and dashboard sharing in QuickSight. Experience using GitLab, CloudFormation, or Terraform for delivering dashboards and reports across cloud environments. Ability to manage and deliver content in various formats (MarkDown, HTML, MS Word, MS Excel, PDF, JSON). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Desired Skills: Experience with web portal integration for embedding interactive dashboards. Familiarity with data governance and compliance best practices in cloud environments. Familiarity with lambda functions in support of cloud automation processes Application Deadline: December 23, 2024 The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement. The proposed salary for this position is: $113,900-$170,900 USD At SMX, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success. We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what's possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration. SMX is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information. SMX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including disability and veterans. Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.