Senior Cloud/DevOps Engineer

Description:
Onsite in Fort Meade, MD

Our client seeks a Senior Cloud/DevOps Engineer to design, automate, secure, and operate enterprise cloud and hybrid platforms for a mission within a secure DoD environment. The role will implement infrastructure as code, build CI/CD pipelines, and manage container orchestration while embedding DevSecOps practices. The engineer will collaborate with systems, software, and cybersecurity teams to modernize infrastructure, ensure compliance, and improve reliability across mission-critical systems.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $65.00 to $75.00/hr. w2

JN -052026-107032

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments supporting DISA Citadel operations.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate application and infrastructure deployments.
• Implement infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Build and maintain containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Automate provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, and operational workflows.
• Integrate security controls and compliance checks into deployment pipelines to support DevSecOps.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with RMF, STIG, and DoD security standards.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and optimize reliability and scalability.
• Support cloud migration, modernization, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Develop technical documentation, SOPs, architecture diagrams, and deployment procedures.
• Participate in incident response, disaster recovery planning, and operational readiness activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices and continuous improvement.

Experience Requirements:

• Eight or more years in cloud engineering, DevOps, platform engineering, or systems automation.
• Experience supporting DoD or federal government environments.
• Proficiency with AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Expertise with Terraform and Ansible or similar IaC and configuration management tools.
• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, and container orchestration technologies.
• Strong Linux administration and shell scripting skills.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus or Grafana.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps and automated security practices.
• Understanding of RMF, STIG compliance, ACAS, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Active Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 certification.
• Active Secret clearance.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes, or Terraform certifications (preferred).
• Experience supporting enterprise DISA or mission-critical defense systems (preferred).
• Familiarity with Platform One, Iron Bank, or DoD cloud initiatives (preferred).
• Experience with serverless architectures and microservices design (preferred).
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles (preferred).
• Experience supporting classified cloud environments (preferred).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills (preferred).
• Ability to work in fast-paced operational environments (preferred).
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities (preferred).
• Understanding of automation-first operational models (preferred).
• Ability to balance mission priorities, operational support, and engineering modernization efforts (preferred).

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Security+ CE certification or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 certification.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes certification, or Terraform certification (preferred).