DevOps Cloud Engineer (Top Secret clearance required)

We are looking for a skilled Top Secret cleared AWS DevOps Engineer to play a key role in the build integration deployment and long-term support of mission-critical applications. This role is 100% on-site in Chantilly VA and requires a minimum of active Top Secret clearance to be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and enhance the deployment of microservices using a DevSecOps pipeline within a Linux-based multi-tenant cloud environment.
  

• Design maintain and improve GitLab CI/CD pipeline scripts.
  

• Configure deploy and troubleshoot Docker containers in production and development environments.
  

• Perform code reviews within Git repositories and generate or refine technical documentation when needed.
  

• Support developers during deployments and provide guidance on microservices integration.
  

• Assist with testing activities across various environments.
  

• Develop and maintain clear and comprehensive DevOps documentation.
  

• Address and remediate security vulnerabilities identified through scans.
  

• Contribute to additional tasks or projects as directed.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Highly motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  

• Background in custom code development and code review practices.
  

• Hands-on experience with GitLab features scripting and troubleshooting error codes.
  

• Proficiency with AWS technologies and services including CloudFormation S3 ECS and EKS.
  

• Knowledge of AWS serverless solutions such as Lambda API Gateway load balancing and auto-scaling.
  

• Experience supporting developer testing and working with cloud-based systems.
  

• Familiarity with DevSecOps workflows methodologies and best practices.
  

• Proven ability to create and manage CI/CD pipelines.
  

• Solid understanding of software development and sustainment processes.
  

• Experience working with collaboration platforms such as Jira and Confluence.
  

• Bachelor s degree in Information Systems Computer Science Information Technology or a related discipline with 8 years of relevant experience or a Master s degree with 6 years of experience.
  

• Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility to obtain a CI Polygraph post-hire.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise with GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
  

• Practical experience with AWS Lambda and AWS ECS.
  

• Strong background in configuring deploying and troubleshooting Docker-based environments.
  

• AWS certifications (e.g. DevOps Engineer Solutions Architect).
  

• Linux-related certifications.
  

• Experience with ArcGIS or other geospatial technologies.