Cloud/DevOps Engineer

Northstrat•Sterling, VA

10h

About The Position

Northstrat is seeking an experienced and driven Cloud/DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4+ years of experience in building, deployment, release automation, or orchestration, along with expertise in supporting cloud applications and infrastructures across platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud. They should have hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code environments, automated configurations, large-scale software deployments, and continuous integration/delivery processes, as well as proficiency in containerization tools such as Docker, OpenShift, or Kubernetes. The ideal candidate will be capable of designing, deploying and maintaining scalable cloud-native infrastructure using Hashi Corp Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Terragrunt, and should also be proficient with Linux OS and bash scripting. This role demands a self-starter who can work in an Agile sprint-based environment and interpret requirements epics into stories and execute those pointed stories producing high-quality cloud infrastructure platforms for software developers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
At least 4+ years of relevant experience
Experience with AWS command line and console, Lambda, KMS, workspaces, etc.
Required certification Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC
Must have an active or current Top-Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI) and a polygraph (CIP)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering
Experience with Hashi Corp tools such as Terraform and Terragrunt
Scripting abilities in languages like Bash, PowerShell, or Python
Knowledge of Karpenter, Valkey, Velero, Networks
Familiarity with protocols including JSON and XML
An understanding of frameworks like OWASP or DevSecOps
A cloud certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, Google Cloud Architect, or MCSE – Cloud Platform)
Ability to be read into special access programs

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement cloud infrastructure
Administration of cloud infrastructure using Rancher and Elastic
Apply Agile sprint-based methodologies including program increment planning
Troubleshoot infrastructure deployments at the node and pod level
Contribute to architectural decisions and the evolution of our tech stack

Benefits

Power of choice benefits
Support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning
Individual Benefits Account (IBA)
Profit Sharing Plan (PSP)
Lifelong Learning opportunities
Employee referral incentives

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