Cloud/DevOps Engineer

Awetomaton • Beavercreek, OH

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Awetomaton is seeking a Cloud/DevOps Engineer to help build and deploy cloud-native applications for customers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The engineer will join a fast-moving team building a large data-processing application. The position will largely be performed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and the company is actively considering candidates for a planned November 2026 start date. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Awetomaton is a Dayton-based defense startup that builds software to help people make informed decisions from raw intelligence data, specializing in satellite collection. The company describes itself as a mission-focused team working to address a skills and culture gap through high-output engineering. It emphasizes delivering results for customers and fostering an environment that inspires creativity.

The company offers flexible time off totaling 36 days per year; a 100% 401(k) company match up to IRS annual limits; health coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield with an HSA, with 95% of employee premiums paid, including family plans; a $3,000 annual technology and wellness reimbursement; and annual profit sharing as a 401(k) contribution, dependent on company performance. A MacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces are also provided.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• An active TS/SCI clearance.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered. The introductory description also identifies a BS degree or higher in engineering or a related field as ideal.
• At least five years of professional Cloud/DevOps experience.
• Demonstrated experience with AWS, GitLab, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Git or another source control management system.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle principles and practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively on a collaborative, cross-functional technical team.
• Ability to adapt Agile practices to the needs of the team and organization and to seek opportunities to improve team processes and outcomes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing software in Python.
• Previous experience supporting Department of Defense or other government customers in operational environments.
• Experience working with and deploying open-source observability tooling in a Kubernetes environment.
• Experience with OpenShift Container Platform, Istio, and ArgoCD.

Responsibilities

• Build and deploy cloud-native applications for customers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
• Contribute to a fast-moving team building a large data-processing application.

Benefits

• Flexible time off totaling 36 days per year, with no questions asked.
• 100% 401(k) company match up to IRS annual limits; the posting states this may be up to $24,500 for 2026.
• Health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with a Health Savings Account (HSA); the company pays 95% of employee premiums, including family plans.
• Annual $3,000 technology and wellness reimbursement, with no approvals required.
• Annual profit sharing as a 401(k) contribution, dependent on company performance and in addition to the company match.
• MacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces.

What This Job Offers

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