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# Cloud Engineer

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc.
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Amazon Web Services, Bash Shell, Microsoft Outlook, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, DevOps, Github, Image Management, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Machine Learning, Microsoft Office, Modular Design, Octopus Deploy, Microsoft SharePoint, Scripting, Delivery Pipeline, Software Security, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Gitlab-ci, Terraform, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Static Application Security Testing
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usa307b93119d2acd0f909d03205ad9d59

## About the Role

optimizing performance and observability in regulated environments.Required Skills and ExperienceProfessional Experience: 3+ years in DevSecOps/DevOps with a focus on production AWS environments.CI/CD Expertise: Proven experience building enterprise-grade pipelines with GitHub Actions or other CI/CD tools and deep technical knowledge of code security tools.Container Orchestration: Deep hands-on expertise with Amazon EKS, including cluster hardening, OCI-compliant image management, and Helm package management.Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency in Terraform (modular design, state management) for complex networking and security stacks.Federal Compliance: Practical understanding of NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, or DoD RMF and their application to technical configurations in GovCloud.Automation: Scripting proficiency in Python or Bash for operational automation and security tooling.Certification: Current AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Security - Specialty.Ability to work effectively remotely in
cross-functional teams.Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work.Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.Preferred Skills and Experience3+ years of professional, hands-on experience in a DevOps or DevSecOps engineering role, including responsibility for production or pre-production environments.At least one current AWS certification recommended, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or AWS Certified Security.Clearance RequirementsApplicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements. Secret Clearance is required for continued employment.Work Location: Reston, VA - RemoteOur company prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.If the position is remote or hybrid, you may periodically work from a Pantheon Data office location

## Description

PHI. The candidate will automate gated security controls across CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) or GitLab CI/CD and administrate production-grade Amazon EKS clusters via GitOps methodologies under strict federal compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, DoD SRG).ResponsibilitiesSecure Infrastructure: Design hardened AWS GovCloud environments using Terraform, ensuring alignment with NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP baselines.Kubernetes & GitOps: Manage lifecycle, networking, and security for Amazon EKS clusters. Orchestrate deployments using Helm charts and GitOps tools (e.g., Argo CD or Flux) to ensure declarative state management.Secure CI/CD Engineering: Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or GitLab CI/CD. Integrate and configure GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) and additional relevant tools, including CodeQL for SAST, secret scanning, and dependency review.ML Workload Support: Deploy and scale containerized ML models and data pipelines, A Commissioning Project Engineer (CxPE) supports the delivery of data center capacity through managing project milestone auditing, calibration, and commissioning execution for new …

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