DevOps Engineer

Responsibilities

• Analyze system requirements to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud architectures
• Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of AWS and hybrid-cloud solutions that meet mission and security objectives
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to automate provisioning and configuration
• Implement cloud governance frameworks and ensure compliance with applicable security and regulatory standards
• Oversee automation workflows for deployment, monitoring, and operations to reduce manual effort and increase system reliability
• Evaluate emerging cloud technologies and recommend enhancements to improve performance and cost-efficiency
• Serve as a cloud expert, promoting collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning across engineering teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Mid-level candidates: 4-7 years of relevant experience
• Senior-level candidates: 7-9 years of relevant experience
• US citizenship with active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required
• 4–7 years of experience designing, deploying, and maintaining advanced cloud solutions
• Demonstrated expertise in AWS environments supporting multiple classification domains (e.g., IL5 to IL6+)
• Proficiency with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and EBSS
• Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
• Proficiency managing and securing Linux and Windows Server systems in production environments
• Hands-on scripting experience using Python and Bash for cloud automation
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and implementation of advanced security controls
• Experience supporting operational environments, managing ticket queues, and leveraging knowledge bases for issue resolution
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical topics to diverse audiences
• Active CompTIA Security+ or equivalent 8140/8570 certification (valid for at least one year)
• Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or SysOps Administrator) preferred

Desired Experience

• Experience working in Agile development environments and familiarity with tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Familiarity with CI/CD frameworks and version control systems (Git, Jenkins, etc.)
• Familiarity with hybrid and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Pay Range

$49,996.80 - $290,004.00