Senior DevOps Engineer
About The Position
Prime Solutions Group (PSG), an innovative digital engineering company headquartered in Goodyear, Arizona, has supported the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community since 2007, developing software solutions for spaceborne and airborne sensing systems. Its expertise spans the system lifecycle, from research and development through operational deployment, using Agile development, Model-Based Systems Engineering, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence and machine learning, digital signal processing, and data analytics. PSG is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to design, automate, and secure AWS cloud environments supporting mission-critical government programs. The role works with software engineers, systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and program leadership to develop scalable, secure cloud environments throughout the software development lifecycle. The engineer will advance automation, security, and CI/CD practices, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to technical strategy in an Agile environment. The position focuses on secure cloud infrastructure and cloud-native solutions, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, container platforms, DevSecOps, cloud monitoring, identity and access management, vulnerability assessment, automation, cloud governance, and troubleshooting. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, collaborate with Agile teams, and help deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions for national security programs.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI with CI Poly.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
- 4 or more years of relevant experience.
- Experience designing and supporting secure AWS cloud environments.
- Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and cloud-native architectures.
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
- Experience with Git and modern source control workflows.
- Strong scripting or programming experience using Python.
- Experience administering Linux and Windows environments.
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeGuru.
- Experience with Amazon ECS and Amazon EKS.
- Experience with Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation.
- Experience with AWS Systems Manager.
- Experience with AWS Config, Security Hub, GuardDuty, Audit Manager, and Inspector.
- Experience with AWS Secrets Manager and Parameter Store.
- Knowledge of IAM, least-privilege access, and Zero Trust architecture.
- Knowledge of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and public key cryptography.
- Experience with AWS WorkSpaces.
- Experience with cloud networking and VPC design.
- Experience with identity federation and Single Sign-On (SSO).
- Experience with security automation and compliance frameworks such as NIST RMF, DoD STIGs, and FedRAMP.
- Experience with threat modeling and secure software supply chain practices.
- Experience in Intelligence Community cloud environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, deploy, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure and cloud-native solutions.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines that automate software builds, testing, security scanning, and deployments.
- Develop Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
- Deploy and manage containerized applications using Amazon ECS and Amazon EKS.
- Implement DevSecOps best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Collaborate with Agile software development teams to integrate security, automation, and operational excellence into cloud environments.
- Monitor cloud environments using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS X-Ray, and related monitoring tools.
- Manage identity, access, secrets, and encryption using IAM, AWS Secrets Manager, Parameter Store, and PKI.
- Perform vulnerability assessments, threat modeling, and security remediation using Amazon Inspector, Security Hub, GuardDuty, and related AWS security services.
- Automate operational tasks using AWS Systems Manager, AWS CLI, SDKs, and scripting languages.
- Develop and enforce cloud governance, compliance, and Zero Trust security principles.
- Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, and application deployment issues.
- Conduct code reviews and contribute to infrastructure automation and software quality improvements.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across DevSecOps initiatives.
- Stay current on emerging cloud technologies, cybersecurity trends, and DevSecOps best practices.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Paid time off and floating holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
