DevOps Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior AWS DevOps / Cloud Engineer to support mission-critical programs within a classified environment. This individual will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure while ensuring compliance with federal security standards., AWS Cloud & Infrastructure Design and implement AWS cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), primarily with Terraform

Build and manage AWS landing zones and automate account provisioning

Configure and maintain AWS networking components including VPCs, Transit Gateways, and IPsec VPNs

Develop and manage monitoring solutions using CloudWatch dashboards

Implement cost optimization and financial tracking using AWS Cost Explorer and custom dashboards

Support foundational services including DNS, NTP, and directory services (LDAP/Active Directory)

Integrate AWS with enterprise identity providers using SAML/OIDC and PKI solutions

Work within classified/air-gapped environments, addressing unique infrastructure challenges

DevOps & Platform Engineering Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters in secure environments

Containerize and modernize legacy applications into Docker (OCI) containers

Integrate third-party tools and services into Kubernetes ecosystems

Manage container networking, storage, and load balancing solutions

Develop automation and scripting solutions using tools such as Terraform and Python

Support CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps methodologies

Security & Compliance Implement and maintain security controls aligned with NIST 800-53

Support compliance with DoD CC SRG IL4/IL5/IL6 requirements

Utilize AWS security services including Security Hub, GuardDuty, and Config

Collaborate with government stakeholders to support ATO (Authority to Operate) processes

Ensure continuous monitoring, auditing, and inventory management of cloud environments

This role requires strong experience across AWS architecture, DevOps practices, Kubernetes, and compliance frameworks, with the ability to operate effectively in air-gapped and high-security environments., Active TS/SCI+ clearance (required)

5+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture, networking, and database systems

3+ years of hands-on experience in:

AWS cloud architecture and implementation

Distributed systems design and deployment

DevOps tools and methodologies

Strong experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, VPC

Experience with Terraform and scripting languages such as Python

Experience architecting, deploying, and operating solutions in AWS, including cloud migrations and modernization efforts

Familiarity with federal security requirements and working in regulated environments

Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting classified or air-gapped environments

Prior experience supporting DoD ATO processes

Strong understanding of Kubernetes ecosystems and container orchestration

Experience integrating enterprise identity solutions and PKI with cloud environments

Familiarity with cost optimization strategies in AWS environments