AWS DevOps Engineer

Aretec Inc

21h

About The Position

At Aretec, Inc., we are catalysts for change within the federal government landscape. Specializing in advanced analytics, machine learning, data analysis, cybersecurity, and business optimization, we empower federal agencies to achieve their most critical missions. As a premier partner and prime vendor, we deliver innovative, high-impact solutions that address complex challenges and drive national progress. Our commitment to excellence and innovation positions us at the forefront of transforming governmental operations, enhancing efficiency, and making a lasting difference in the lives of citizens. You are a highly skilled AWS DevOps Engineer who thrives in cloud-first, automation-driven environments. You are passionate about building scalable, secure, and efficient cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD best practices. You bring a strong understanding of AWS services, automation frameworks, and security principles, and you enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline deployments and improve operational performance. You are detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to delivering resilient cloud solutions that directly support federal mission success. We are seeking an AWS DevOps Engineer who will play a pivotal role in enhancing our cloud infrastructure and advancing the missions of our federal partners. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, automating, and maintaining secure AWS environments that support scalable federal solutions. By stepping into this role, you will directly contribute to the reliability, security, and scalability of mission-critical federal systems.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years of AWS DevOps experience
Strong proficiency in AWS CloudFormation and template development
Experience with GitHub or GitLab CI/CD processes
Python 3 development experience
AWS Lambda implementation experience
AWS IAM roles, policies, and security best practices
Experience using VSCode and YAML linters

Nice To Haves

Exposure to AWS Glue, Glue Catalog, and data lake architectures
Experience integrating Microsoft Entra ID or other third-party identity management solutions
Analytical Mindset: Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and implement forward-thinking automation strategies.
Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
Commitment to Mission: Experience supporting federal environments and understanding compliance, security, and operational standards within government systems.

Responsibilities

CI/CD Pipeline Development: Design, implement, and maintain GitHub/GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
Infrastructure as Code Leadership: Develop and manage AWS CloudFormation templates to provision and maintain infrastructure in a repeatable, secure, and scalable manner.
Cloud Automation & Serverless Solutions: Build and maintain AWS Lambda functions and other serverless services using Python 3 to support automation and application workflows.
Security & Identity Management: Configure and manage AWS IAM roles, policies, and security controls to ensure compliance with federal security requirements.
Cloud Governance & Optimization: Implement best practices for cloud cost management, monitoring, logging, and performance optimization.
Optional Data & Identity Integrations: Support data lake initiatives leveraging AWS Glue/Glue Catalog and integrate identity solutions such as Microsoft Entra ID or other third-party identity management platforms when required.