Job Requirements
Herndon, VA Denver, CO
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
Salary not specified
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Job Description
Senior AWS DevOps / Cloud Engineer (TS/SCI)
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior AWS DevOps / Cloud Engineer to support mission-critical programs within a classified environment. This individual will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure while ensuring compliance with federal security standards.
This role requires strong experience across AWS architecture, DevOps practices, Kubernetes, and compliance frameworks, with the ability to operate effectively in air-gapped and high-security environments.
Key Responsibilities
AWS Cloud & Infrastructure
Design and implement AWS cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), primarily with Terraform
Build and manage AWS landing zones and automate account provisioning
Configure and maintain AWS networking components including VPCs, Transit Gateways, and IPsec VPNs
Develop and manage monitoring solutions using CloudWatch dashboards
Implement cost optimization and financial tracking using AWS Cost Explorer and custom dashboards
Support foundational services including DNS, NTP, and directory services (LDAP/Active Directory)
Integrate AWS with enterprise identity providers using SAML/OIDC and PKI solutions
Work within classified/air-gapped environments, addressing unique infrastructure challenges
DevOps & Platform Engineering
Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters in secure environments
Containerize and modernize legacy applications into Docker (OCI) containers
Integrate third-party tools and services into Kubernetes ecosystems
Manage container networking, storage, and load balancing solutions
Develop automation and scripting solutions using tools such as Terraform and Python
Support CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps methodologies
Security & Compliance
Implement and maintain security controls aligned with NIST 800-53
Support compliance with DoD CC SRG IL4/IL5/IL6 requirements
Utilize AWS security services including Security Hub, GuardDuty, and Config
Collaborate with government stakeholders to support ATO (Authority to Operate) processes
Ensure continuous monitoring, auditing, and inventory management of cloud environments
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI+ clearance (required)
5+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture, networking, and database systems
3+ years of hands-on experience in:
AWS cloud architecture and implementation
Distributed systems design and deployment
DevOps tools and methodologies
Strong experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, VPC
Experience with Terraform and scripting languages such as Python
Experience architecting, deploying, and operating solutions in AWS, including cloud migrations and modernization efforts
Familiarity with federal security requirements and working in regulated environments
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting classified or air-gapped environments
Prior experience supporting DoD ATO processes
Strong understanding of Kubernetes ecosystems and container orchestration
Experience integrating enterprise identity solutions and PKI with cloud environments
Familiarity with cost optimization strategies in AWS environments
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior AWS DevOps / Cloud Engineer to support mission-critical programs within a classified environment. This individual will play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure while ensuring compliance with federal security standards.
This role requires strong experience across AWS architecture, DevOps practices, Kubernetes, and compliance frameworks, with the ability to operate effectively in air-gapped and high-security environments.
Key Responsibilities
AWS Cloud & Infrastructure
Design and implement AWS cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), primarily with Terraform
Build and manage AWS landing zones and automate account provisioning
Configure and maintain AWS networking components including VPCs, Transit Gateways, and IPsec VPNs
Develop and manage monitoring solutions using CloudWatch dashboards
Implement cost optimization and financial tracking using AWS Cost Explorer and custom dashboards
Support foundational services including DNS, NTP, and directory services (LDAP/Active Directory)
Integrate AWS with enterprise identity providers using SAML/OIDC and PKI solutions
Work within classified/air-gapped environments, addressing unique infrastructure challenges
DevOps & Platform Engineering
Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters in secure environments
Containerize and modernize legacy applications into Docker (OCI) containers
Integrate third-party tools and services into Kubernetes ecosystems
Manage container networking, storage, and load balancing solutions
Develop automation and scripting solutions using tools such as Terraform and Python
Support CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps methodologies
Security & Compliance
Implement and maintain security controls aligned with NIST 800-53
Support compliance with DoD CC SRG IL4/IL5/IL6 requirements
Utilize AWS security services including Security Hub, GuardDuty, and Config
Collaborate with government stakeholders to support ATO (Authority to Operate) processes
Ensure continuous monitoring, auditing, and inventory management of cloud environments
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI+ clearance (required)
5+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture, networking, and database systems
3+ years of hands-on experience in:
AWS cloud architecture and implementation
Distributed systems design and deployment
DevOps tools and methodologies
Strong experience with AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, VPC
Experience with Terraform and scripting languages such as Python
Experience architecting, deploying, and operating solutions in AWS, including cloud migrations and modernization efforts
Familiarity with federal security requirements and working in regulated environments
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting classified or air-gapped environments
Prior experience supporting DoD ATO processes
Strong understanding of Kubernetes ecosystems and container orchestration
Experience integrating enterprise identity solutions and PKI with cloud environments
Familiarity with cost optimization strategies in AWS environments
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