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# Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

- **Company:** Open Systems Inc.
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Ansible, Prometheus, Software Engineering, Cloud Platform System, Spring Cloud, Istio, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloudformation, SC Clearance, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9314354/senior-software-engineer-cloud-infrastructure

## About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer with expertise in cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud-native applications and infrastructure on AWS., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

 * 7+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on cloud infrastructure and DevOps.
 * Extensive experience with AWS services and tools.
 * Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible.
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
 * Strong understanding of security best practices in cloud environments.
 * Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills., * Experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies.
 * Knowledge of microservices architecture and service mesh technologies.
 * Familiarity with monitoring tools like AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Grafana.
 * Experience with infrastructure monitoring and logging solutions.

Clearance Requirements:
Active Secret clearance required.

## Description

* Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS.
 * Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible.
 * Collaborate with development teams to integrate cloud infrastructure with application code.
 * Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
 * Monitor and optimize cloud resources for cost-efficiency and performance.
 * Ensure security best practices are followed in all cloud infrastructure deployments.
 * Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud infrastructure.
 * Mentor and guide junior engineers on cloud best practices and DevOps methodologies.