DevOps Cloud Engineer

Graham Technologies is seeking a highly skilled DevOps Cloud Engineer to architect, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-native infrastructure in a classified environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep AWS expertise, strong Infrastructure-as-Code capabilities, and a security-first mindset aligned with federal compliance standards.

This role requires daily SCIF presence (as needed) and participation in on-call production support rotations.

Location: Herndon, VA

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud-native infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Architect scalable, secure, multi-environment cloud solutions
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines supporting complex microservices architectures
• Develop and maintain full-stack applications with operational excellence standards
• Implement enterprise-grade monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions
• Enforce security-first infrastructure design principles
• Support ATO processes and maintain compliance documentation
• Implement security controls aligned to NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP
• Develop secrets management and security automation frameworks
• Mentor team members on DevOps best practices and cloud-native technologies

Required Skills:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly and current NGA eligibility
• Active SBU, SECNET, COE, and Privileged User accounts
• Willingness to work in SCIF daily (as required)
• 5+ years professional software engineering experience with significant DevOps focus
• 5+ years Bash and Python scripting
• 5+ years CI/CD experience (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or equivalent)
• 5+ years AWS cloud experience and cloud-native architecture design
• 3+ years AWS services experience including:
• ECS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, SageMaker
• RDS, DynamoDB
• 3+ years experience with:
• IAM policies, security groups, network security
• Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK, Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS)
• ATO processes and security documentation
• Proven experience implementing NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP controls
• 3+ years secrets management and security automation experience
• Experience with DevSecOps tools (SonarQube, Snyk, etc.)
• Monitoring and observability expertise (CloudWatch, Prometheus, etc.)

Preferred Skills:

• 3+ years disaster recovery planning and implementation
• 2+ years TypeScript or advanced OOP development (Python preferred)
• Enterprise-scale code review and architecture experience
• Container security and runtime protection knowledge
• Continuous compliance automation experience
• Database administration and optimization (RDS, DynamoDB, MongoDB)
• Serverless architecture expertise (Lambda, API Gateway)
• Full-stack development background (React, Node.js)
• Experience leading technical initiatives in large-scale environments
• System design expertise emphasizing scalability and reliability
• Strong understanding of federal security best practices and compliance frameworks

Compensation:

At Graham Technologies, we believe in treating everyone with fairness and respect. Our compensation package is designed to ensure fair pay for work, reflecting our commitment to integrity.

Many IT companies offer similar services, but what truly sets us apart is our people! We care deeply about our employees and consistently show our appreciation-not just for the final outcomes, but also for the effort and dedication shown every step of the way. Additionally, our generous benefits package supports our team members in living fulfilling and prosperous lives.

Here are just a few highlights of what we offer:

• Four Weeks of Accrued PTO in the First Year
• Eleven Paid Federal Holidays
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Annual Employer Contributions
• Flexible Schedules
• Reimbursements for Continued Education and Training

Why Graham Technologies?

Our core values define who we are:

• Value our Customers
• Care about our Employees
• Passionate about Innovation
• Believe in a Strong Work Ethic
• Rely on Teamwork
• Integrity Matters

Founded in 2007, GTech is a consulting services firm passionate about delivering tailored solutions that meet our clients' needs and maximize the value of their investments. We achieve this by providing top-notch professionals across the IT industry. Our team embodies integrity, commitment, and reliability, which are at the heart of everything we do.

We are also dedicated to fostering a culture of support for our employees-the lifeblood of our business. At Graham Technologies, we've built a family-oriented environment where team members are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance, pursue their passions, and grow professionally through flexible schedules, continued education, and a strong sense of community.