Cloud DevOps Engineer, AWS and Kubernetes Automation- Fully Cleared

Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group • Columbia, MD

3d • $166,000 - $213,000 • Onsite

About The Position

You help Intelliforce deliver stable, secure platforms for mission systems. You will keep microservices running, automate repeatable work, and raise reliability across a modernized operational environment.
Schedule and Work Details
Location: On-site in a SCIF
Schedule: Full time
Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required). We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances.
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas.
Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Might Include
Develop infrastructure as code and scripts to automate provisioning, managed services, and internal tools.
Patch, harden, and maintain compliance for RHEL systems.
Install, configure, and tune Kubernetes, Docker Compose, NiFi, and cloud-native logging and metrics tooling.
Run and improve CI/CD pipelines for build, test, and deployment using GitLab runners and Argo CD.
Support AWS environments that host mission services.
Partner with developers and stakeholders to solve reliability and deployment issues fast.
Minimum Qualifications
Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required).
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Education and Experience
Master’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience.
Or bachelor’s degree plus 9 years of relevant experience.
Or high school diploma plus 10 years of relevant experience.
Required Skills
Infrastructure as code and automation using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
RHEL patching, hardening, and compliance sustainment.
Kubernetes administration and platform tuning.
Docker Compose experience.
NiFi installation, configuration, and sustainment support.
GitLab CI pipeline ownership, including GitLab runners.
Argo CD deployment operations.
AWS platform operations.
Strong communication and cross-team coordination.
Desired Skills

Design and build AWS infrastructure using Terraform, including EC2, Lambda, S3, SNS, SQS, Athena, Step Functions, Event Router, and autoscaling.
AWS networking fundamentals, including VPCs, NATs, and Internet Gateway.
Advanced GitLab CI/CD pipeline design and automation.
Partner with development teams to improve performance and reliability.
Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and protect uptime.
Kubernetes on EKS, ECS, or Fargate.
Tech Stack
Python, Ansible, Terraform, RHEL, Kubernetes, Docker Compose, Apache NiFi, GitLab CI, GitLab runners, Argo CD, AWS, EC2, Lambda, S3, SNS, SQS, Athena, Step Functions, VPC, NAT, Internet Gateway, EKS, ECS, Fargate.
Compensation Range: $166,000.00 - $213,000.00
The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role. Please note that this range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility.
Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being.
At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact.
We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you:
Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now.
Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.
A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.
Ready to grow with purpose?
At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us—and let’s build something meaningful together. You can reach us at [email protected] or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar: https://calendly.com/amwolfe-intelliforce-itsg/30min .
Equal Opportunity Matters
Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
Need accommodations during the application process? We’re happy to help. Reach out to us at [email protected] with your specific request.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Master’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience.
• Or bachelor’s degree plus 9 years of relevant experience.
• Or high school diploma plus 10 years of relevant experience.
• Infrastructure as code and automation using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• RHEL patching, hardening, and compliance sustainment.
• Kubernetes administration and platform tuning.
• Docker Compose experience.
• NiFi installation, configuration, and sustainment support.
• GitLab CI pipeline ownership, including GitLab runners.
• Argo CD deployment operations.
• AWS platform operations.
• Strong communication and cross-team coordination.

Nice To Haves

• Design and build AWS infrastructure using Terraform, including EC2, Lambda, S3, SNS, SQS, Athena, Step Functions, Event Router, and autoscaling.
• AWS networking fundamentals, including VPCs, NATs, and Internet Gateway.
• Advanced GitLab CI/CD pipeline design and automation.
• Partner with development teams to improve performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and protect uptime.
• Kubernetes on EKS, ECS, or Fargate.

Responsibilities

• Develop infrastructure as code and scripts to automate provisioning, managed services, and internal tools.
• Patch, harden, and maintain compliance for RHEL systems.
• Install, configure, and tune Kubernetes, Docker Compose, NiFi, and cloud-native logging and metrics tooling.
• Run and improve CI/CD pipelines for build, test, and deployment using GitLab runners and Argo CD.
• Support AWS environments that host mission services.
• Partner with developers and stakeholders to solve reliability and deployment issues fast.

Benefits

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
• Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now.
• Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.
• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level