AWS DevOps Engineer

• Automate provisioning and lifecycle management of AWS services-including identity, compute, storage, backups, networking, logging, and monitoring-using Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Deploy, configure, harden, and maintain infrastructure across AWS and hybrid environments following secure baseline standards.

• Standardize reusable IaC modules, promote best practices, and improve environment consistency across dev/test/prod.

• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps workflows using tools such as Git, Terraform, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, and Docker.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and automation issues to ensure reliability, performance, and mission continuity.
• Implement operational visibility with logging/monitoring improvements and actionable dashboards (as applicable to your environment).
• Apply cybersecurity best practices and support zero-trust and compliance-aligned infrastructure operations (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27000).
• Collaborate with security and networking teams to implement secure configurations, change controls, and audit-ready operational processes.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery (DR) requirements and operational readiness.
• Work closely with engineering, security, networking, and application teams to support mission needs and delivery timelines.
• Partner with data engineers and scientists to enable infrastructure needs for data pipelines and machine learning workflows.
• Maintain high-quality engineering documentation including SOPs, system diagrams, and secure configuration baselines.
• Summarize and present findings and recommendations-both written and verbal-to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree. Additional Four(4) years of exp is needed in lieu of degree.
• Four (4) to Ten (10) years of hands-on experience in AWS, cloud infrastructure, and/or enterprise IT operations.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Terraform for AWS infrastructure automation.
• Experience building and operating CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices with tools such as Git, Terraform, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, Docker.
• Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, zero-trust concepts, and compliance frameworks such as NIST, CIS, ISO 27000.
• Experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, Kiro) to accelerate delivery while maintaining strict quality via testing, reviews, and security practices.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across Engineering, DevOps, and Architecture functions.

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD “PUBLIC TRUST”; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional (or equivalent).
• CompTIA Security+.
• Exp with Grants.gov applications.
• Experience provisioning and implementing data pipelines for lakehouse platforms such as Databricks or AWS services including S3, Lake Formation, Glue, and Athena.
• Ability to design and optimize AWS data solutions, including migration pipelines, ETL workflows, and serverless architectures.
• Experience with monitoring and SIEM tools such as CloudWatch and Splunk.
• Experience supporting enterprise business continuity and disaster recovery (DR) solutions.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.