DevSecOps Cloud Engineer

Trace3•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The DevSecOps Cloud Engineer supports Trace3’s NORAD Operations Division work on the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC) Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract 3 (NISSC 3). The contract supports operations, maintenance, and sustainment of ITW/AA threat warning and control systems; software development and integration; and classified communications and processing for Command and Control (C2) capabilities and legacy space C2 systems at multiple U.S. military sites and other sensor and forward operator sites worldwide. The engineer evaluates, designs, implements, and tests cloud deployments; coordinates with Cloud Service Providers to design and implement hybrid cloud solutions; and works with vendor technical consultants and program engineering teams to deploy cloud environments for development, test, and operations. The role provides IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services to hybrid cloud users and ensures cloud solutions meet cybersecurity requirements for achieving and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO). The engineer also advises program leadership on solutions, integration strategy, and sustainment; contributes to schedules; identifies and mitigates risks; documents lessons learned; and provides regular stakeholder updates. This is a full-time, on-site position in a secure, classified workspace. The stated salary range is $110,000–$140,000 USD; actual pay depends on factors including location, experience, skills, performance, licensure, certifications, and business needs. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation.

Requirements

Active Secret Security Clearance is listed under required skills and experience; the posting separately lists Top Secret as the clearance requirement.
IAT Level II certification, such as Security+.
4–7 or more years of general work experience.
4–7 or more years of experience in cloud engineering or a similar role.
Experience integrating Terraform to provision systems and services and track configuration drift.
AWS Cloud Certified Associate certification or equivalent Azure certification(s).
Experience generating architectural diagrams that illustrate cloud designs and associated services.
Education listed as a Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience or a Master's degree with 7+ years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
AWS Cloud Certified Associate Professional or equivalent Azure certification(s).
HashiCorp Terraform Associate certification.
Experience migrating services from government on-premises infrastructure to a hybrid cloud.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, design, implement, and test the deployment of cloud solutions.
Coordinate with Cloud Service Providers to design and implement hybrid cloud solutions.
Work with vendor technical consultants and program engineering teams to deploy cloud environments for development, test, and operations.
Provide IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services to hybrid cloud users.
Ensure cloud solutions meet cybersecurity requirements necessary to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO).
Advise program leadership on recommended solutions, integration strategy, and system sustainment.
Provide input to project schedules, identify and mitigate risks, document lessons learned, and deliver regular updates to stakeholders.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
529 College Savings Plan.
Health Savings Account.
Life insurance and long-term disability.
Training and development programs.
Major offices stocked with snacks and beverages.
Collaborative workplace culture.
Work-life balance and generous paid time off.
Certain positions may be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions.