Cloud Developer

Core Responsibilities

• Design and maintain cloud-native infrastructure on AWS using Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Administer Linux systems for availability, performance, security hardening, and compliance.
• Develop automation scripts in Bash, Python, or PowerShell for provisioning, monitoring, and operations.
• Configure and manage AWS networking, including VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, and IAM roles.
• Apply DevSecOps practices to integrate security controls and testing into the delivery pipeline.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems using CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies to plan, deliver, and continuously improve.
• Support accreditation and compliance activities aligned to NIST, RMF, and FedRAMP.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Mid-level: Five or more years in cloud development, DevOps, or related roles.
• Senior-level: Eight or more years in cloud development, DevOps, or related roles.
• Hands-on AWS experience with services such as EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, encryption, and related components.
• Strong Terraform experience for infrastructure as code.
• CI/CD pipeline implementation using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Proficiency in Linux administration for security, optimization, and high availability.
• Scripting proficiency in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Networking knowledge for VPC design, subnets, security groups, IAM roles, and encryption policies.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and integrating security into delivery pipelines.
• Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting using CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum processes.
• Knowledge of NIST, RMF, and FedRAMP compliance and accreditation support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration on AWS (EKS/ECS).
• Experience with AWS CloudFormation or CDK alongside Terraform.
• Exposure to classified cloud regions or AWS GovCloud.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 3 weeks of PTO (including sick leave).
• Health & Dental Insurance: The company covers 50% of employee health and dental insurance (dependents may be added at an extra cost). Coverage becomes effective after 30 days.
• Life Insurance: Standard Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and life insurance at no cost to full-time employees.
• 401(k) Program: Eligible after 90 days with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
• Profit Sharing: Employees can participate in the company's profit-sharing program without requiring personal contributions.