DevSecOps Cloud Automation Engineer - Clearance Required

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a DevSecOps Cloud Automation Engineer - Clearance Required to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space. This role will focus on building secure, automated cloud infrastructure and strengthening DevSecOps capabilities across regulated environments. You will work closely with engineering, security, and cross-functional partners to improve deployment efficiency, resilience, and operational support. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with cloud automation, infrastructure as code, and security-minded engineering in a mission-driven setting.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardize GitLab CI/CD pipelines to improve automation and deployment consistency.
• Build secure AWS GovCloud infrastructure with a focus on resilience and compliance.
• Create Ansible playbooks to support operations across multiple operating systems.
• Support AWS services and manage container workloads effectively.
• Automate security controls and support DoD security tooling.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues independently.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance DevSecOps capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to adapt solutions to changing needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of hands-on DevSecOps and cloud automation experience.
• Strong experience with AWS, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, and Linux administration.
• Proficiency in Ansible for configuration management and automation.
• Knowledge of containers, cloud networking, IAM, and secure infrastructure design.
• Experience with cybersecurity practices and vulnerability remediation in regulated environments.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills across multiple technical domains.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance and DoDI 8140-compliant certification.

Benefits

• Opportunity for occasional travel to key program events and sessions.
• Engagement in hands-on engineering and implementation work.
• Possibility to provide technical mentorship to peers.
• Involvement in a SAFe Agile Release Train environment for structured development.

Pay

$140,000 – $165,000 annually