Cloud DevOps Engineer

Description

The company is a technology firm that works only with the US federal government, with more than 13,000 people serving clients in defense, national security, public safety, civilian agencies, and military health.

This role supports high-value clients by designing, building, and running secure cloud systems and applications. The work relies on infrastructure as code and automation, and must meet security and regulatory rules.

The ideal candidate is a strong scripter, focused on customer needs, self-driven, and committed to the mission.

Responsibilities

• Build and run secure cloud systems and applications using infrastructure as code and CI/CD pipelines.
• Deploy and troubleshoot cloud-native applications in AWS.
• Write and maintain Infrastructure as Code in Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
• Build and upkeep automation scripts in Bash, Python, or PowerShell to simplify operations and releases.
• Keep systems compliant with NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, and FedRAMP.
• Work with cyber security staff so security is built into each stage of development.
• Set up and maintain identity and access management, encryption, and network security controls.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring of applications and services.
• Use a range of cloud native tools to add features and harden the platform.
• Solve complex issues across every layer of the technology stack.
• Design and deliver cloud infrastructure that is robust, secure, and scalable.
• Build and maintain efficient CI/CD pipelines with security practices included.
• Cut deployment time and raise deployment frequency through automation.
• Improve reliability, availability, and security through infrastructure as code.
• Work across teams to bring DevSecOps practices into daily use.
• Keep thorough system documentation so knowledge is easy to share.
• Track new cloud technologies and security practices.
• Keep improving cloud infrastructure and its security posture.

Requirements

• At least 3 years in DevOps engineering or cloud platform engineering.
• At least 3 years administering RHEL or CentOS.
• At least 3 years working with AWS, Azure, or similar cloud platforms, including the CLI.
• At least 3 years building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• At least 3 years with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• At least 2 years troubleshooting DNS, VPN, HTTPS, or network configurations.
• At least 2 years of scripting and automation with Bash, Python, or similar.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher (such as Sec+, CISSP, or CASP), or the DoD 8140 equivalent.
• Strong written and spoken communication.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Works well in a team and independently, and takes ownership of assigned work.
• Adapts to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong customer focus, and able to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bonus: a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field, or 4+ years of relevant job or military experience in place of the degree.
• Bonus: experience building security controls in cloud environments.
• Bonus: deep knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, VPC, EBS, ALB, RDS, S3, EKS, and ECR.
• Bonus: strong Linux administration, particularly RHEL or CentOS.
• Bonus: experience with Docker and Kubernetes, including orchestration on EKS.
• Bonus: AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Security Specialty.
• Bonus: advanced CI/CD pipeline development with GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins.
• Bonus: experience with Agile methods, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Bonus: experience with National Security systems and air-gapped environments.
• Bonus: understanding of network architecture, including VPC design, hybrid connectivity, security groups, and load balancing.
• Bonus: experience hardening security and implementing compliance in cloud environments.
• Bonus: experience setting up monitoring, logging, and alerting.

Conditions

An active Top-Secret clearance is needed, with SCI eligibility preferred.

The role may require a polygraph examination.

Base pay in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is $91,700 - $178,700 USD, as required by local law.

Final pay depends on location, role, skill set, and experience.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no fixed deadline.

The company is committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

• A wide range of benefits.
• Hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training to help you grow and learn.