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# Senior Cloud / DevOps Engineer - DISA Citadel Support

- **Company:** Semper Valens Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $12,000.0 - $30,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Github, Linux System Administration, OpenShift, Ansible, Prometheus, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Software, Shell Script, Data Logging, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, Reliability of Systems, HybridCloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloudformation, SC Clearance, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9037237/senior-cloud-devops-engineer-disa-citadel-support

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
 * 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, platform engineering, or systems automation
 * Experience supporting DoD or federal government environments
 * Strong experience with:

 * AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments
 * CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
 * Terraform, Ansible, or similar IaC/configuration management tools
 * Kubernetes, OpenShift, and container orchestration technologies
 * Linux administration and shell scripting
 * Monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, or Grafana

Experience implementing DevSecOps and automated security practices

Understanding of RMF, STIG compliance, ACAS, and DoD cybersecurity requirements

Active Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 certification

Active Secret clearance required

Preferred Qualifications

 * AWS Certified Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes, or Terraform certifications
 * Experience supporting enterprise DISA or mission-critical defense systems
 * Familiarity with Platform One, Iron Bank, or DoD cloud initiatives
 * Experience with serverless architectures and microservices design
 * Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles
 * Experience supporting classified cloud environments

Desired Skills

 * Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
 * Ability to work in fast-paced operational environments
 * Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
 * Strong understanding of automation-first operational models
 * Ability to balance mission priorities, operational support, and engineering modernization efforts

## Description

We are seeking a Senior Cloud/DevOps Engineer to support the Defense Information Systems Agency Citadel mission by designing, automating, securing, and maintaining modern enterprise infrastructure and cloud-based platforms in a highly secure DoD environment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with expertise in cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and DevSecOps practices. This role will work closely with systems engineers, software developers, cybersecurity teams, and government stakeholders to modernize infrastructure and improve operational efficiency across mission-critical systems., * Design, deploy, and maintain secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments supporting DISA Citadel operations

 * Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate application and infrastructure deployments
 * Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or similar tools
 * Build and maintain containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes
 * Automate system provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, and operational workflows
 * Support DevSecOps initiatives by integrating security controls and compliance checks into deployment pipelines
 * Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with RMF, STIG, and DoD security standards
 * Monitor platform performance, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and optimize system reliability and scalability
 * Support cloud migration, modernization, and technology refresh initiatives
 * Develop technical documentation, SOPs, architecture diagrams, and deployment procedures
 * Participate in incident response, disaster recovery planning, and operational readiness activities
 * Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices and continuous improvement efforts


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