SR. DevOps AWS Cloud Engineer

Location: Chantilly, VA (Onsite) • Direct Hire (W2) • Active Top Secret clearance required; must be able to obtain CI Poly after hire

About the role

We’re hiring a senior AWS DevOps Engineer to support the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems. You’ll work in a Linux-based, multi-tenant environment and play a key role in building and operating secure, automated delivery pipelines for microservices.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving CI/CD, partnering closely with developers, and driving reliability + security in production-like environments.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment of microservices through a DevSecOps pipeline (Linux-based, multi-tenant)
• Develop, update, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipeline code
• Configure, troubleshoot, and deploy Docker containers
• Review code in Git and create/extract engineering documentation as needed
• Support developer deployments and testing in the environment
• Provide technical guidance across capabilities/microservices
• Create and maintain DevOps documentation
• Perform security remediation based on scan findings
• Complete other related tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Strong experience with GitLab (functionality, scripting, troubleshooting/error codes)
• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as CloudFormation, S3, ECS, EKS
• Experience with serverless AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, load balancing, autoscaling)
• Solid understanding of cloud-based architectures
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps methodologies and workflow
• Proven experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to support development testing and collaborate across engineering teams
• Strong communication skills; proactive/self-starter mindset
• Active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain CI Poly post-hire

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certification (DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect, etc.)
• Linux certifications
• Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies
• Deep experience with AWS Lambda and ECS
• Strong Docker troubleshooting and container deployment background
• Familiarity with collaboration tools like Jira and Confluence

Education / Experience

Typically BS + 8+ years (or MS + 6+ years) in IT/CS/related field, or equivalent experience.

Pay

$180,000/year

Schedule

40 hours/week

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Voluntary plans
• 401(k) plan