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DevOps AWS Cloud Engineer - **Company:** System One - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, ArcGIS (Software), Code Review, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Error Codes, Scripting, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Autoscaling, Delivery Pipeline, Gitlab, Git, Cloudformation, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Functional Programming, Api Gateway, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3375521967&tx=KR10201LFU&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role Security Clearance: Active Top Secret required; must be able to obtain CI Poly after hire, * 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 / nice-to-haves * 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 guideline * Typically BS + 8+ years (or MS + 6+ years) in IT/CS/related field, or equivalent experience ## Description 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. What you'll do * 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, System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. 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