Sr. DevOps Engineer
About The Position
The Senior DevOps Engineer provides DevOps implementation and support for AWS cloud environments, integrating continuous security monitoring, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and test automation throughout development and operations lifecycles. The role designs, implements, and manages DevSecOps pipelines and processes; supports AWS infrastructure and platform services; and advises development and operations teams on security engineering, automation, tooling, standards, and emerging technologies. The engineer works independently with minimal supervision, manages priorities and timelines, and delivers quality solutions and documentation that meet established standards and user acceptance criteria.
Requirements
- Be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States and have resided in the U.S. for at least three of the last five years.
- Be eligible to obtain a U.S. Federal Government Public Trust clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 10 or more years of IT experience, including at least 6 years of hands-on experience implementing DevSecOps practices in AWS cloud environments.
- Experience with IaC tools, including Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation.
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub, or similar platforms.
- Experience supporting AWS cloud infrastructure, including cloud-native services, networking, security, monitoring, and automation.
- Expertise integrating security controls, automated testing, vulnerability management, and compliance requirements into the software development lifecycle.
- Proficiency with Linux administration, scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar), version control systems, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Nice To Haves
- Previous CMS or federal government contracting experience.
- AWS certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional, Solutions Architect Professional, or Security Specialty.
- Experience with Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, OpenShift, or similar container orchestration platforms.
- Knowledge of federal security frameworks, including NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA, or STIG requirements.
- Experience supporting MLOps or machine learning engineering environments.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, implement, and manage DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines using open-source and commercial off-the-shelf solutions.
- Establish, maintain, and continuously improve DevSecOps processes, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC), test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management.
- Design and support infrastructure that enables Test-Driven Development and automated testing practices.
- Provide operational support and maintenance for AWS cloud infrastructure and platform services.
- Provide security engineering guidance to development and operations teams as a subject matter expert.
- Implement security controls, compliance initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies in support of program and product objectives.
- Lead and support security reviews, vulnerability assessments, security scans, and penetration testing activities.
- Ensure deliverables meet established quality standards and user acceptance criteria.
- Manage priorities and execute assignments independently with minimal supervision.
- Meet project timelines and commitments while delivering high-quality solutions and documentation.
- Advise on DevSecOps automation and tooling initiatives with practical recommendations and technical leadership.
- Recommend, implement, and promote industry best practices, standards, and emerging technologies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
