Systems Design Devops Engineer

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: Systems Design and Development Engineer 6

Specialization: DevOps and Cloud Modernization Subject Matter Expert

Engagement Type: Part-time consulting engagement with growth to Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

Initial Level of Effort: Approximately 90 hours per month

Position Overview

The Systems Design and Development Engineer 6 serves as a senior technical architect and DevOps modernization leader responsible for guiding enterprise cloud transformation initiatives across complex application portfolios.
This role operates at the portfolio and platform architecture level partnering directly with client leadership engineering teams and program stakeholders to design and implement modern cloud-native DevOps-enabled architectures that accelerate application modernization and migration.
The engineer will assess existing environments develop modernization roadmaps and lead the implementation of standardized multi-cloud architectures CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation frameworks.
This position combines strategic architecture leadership with hands-on technical execution ensuring that modernization initiatives deliver measurable improvements in security scalability reliability and delivery velocity.
The engagement will begin at approximately 90 hours per month with the potential to expand into a full-time role as Task Release Notices (TRNs) and program funding are approved.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio-Level Cloud Modernization Strategy

Lead application portfolio assessments to identify modernization opportunities migration pathways and cloud readiness
Develop enterprise cloud strategies aligned to AWS and Microsoft Azure platforms
Establish repeatable architecture patterns for cloud-native workloads
Define modernization roadmaps including rehost replatform refactor and rebuild strategies

DevOps Pipeline Assessment and Transformation

Assess existing DevOps pipelines with emphasis on GitLab CI/CD platforms
Design and implement modern DevOps workflows that support automated build test security scanning and deployment
Improve release velocity through automated testing continuous integration and continuous delivery practices
Establish DevSecOps standards and pipeline governance models

Containerization and Platform Engineering

Design containerized application architectures using Docker and Kubernetes
Implement scalable container orchestration strategies across hybrid and cloud environments
Develop platform engineering capabilities that enable standardized developer environments

Infrastructure as Code and Automation

Lead adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks using Terraform
Implement automated provisioning pipelines for cloud infrastructure
Design reusable infrastructure modules and automated deployment frameworks
Align automation practices with enterprise security and compliance requirements

Enterprise Architecture Development

Develop and deliver architecture artifacts including

Reference architectures
Architecture decision records
Cloud migration strategies
DevOps platform architectures
Platform engineering blueprints
Establish common architecture patterns across application portfolios to reduce technical debt and improve operational consistency

Client Engagement and Technical Leadership

Work directly with customer program leadership and engineering teams to guide modernization initiatives
Translate business and mission requirements into scalable technical architectures
Provide technical mentorship and engineering guidance across development and operations teams
Support technical workshops architecture reviews and modernization planning sessions

Required Technical Expertise

The ideal candidate demonstrates deep experience across modern cloud and DevOps technologies including:

Cloud Platforms
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Microsoft Azure
Hybrid and multi-cloud architecture design
DevOps Platforms
GitLab CI/CD
DevSecOps pipeline integration
Automated testing frameworks
Container Platforms
Kubernetes
Docker containerization
Container platform orchestration
Infrastructure Automation
Terraform
Infrastructure as Code frameworks
Automated provisioning pipelines
Development and Delivery Practices
Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
Platform engineering
DevOps transformation strategies
Cloud migration methodologies

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or related field
Secret Clearence
10 or more years of experience in systems engineering cloud architecture or DevOps engineering
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise application modernization initiatives
Proven expertise implementing DevOps pipelines and infrastructure automation
Strong experience with containerized workloads and Kubernetes platforms
Experience developing architecture artifacts for enterprise modernization initiatives
Ability to work directly with client stakeholders and engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

Cloud certifications such as:

AWS Solutions Architect
Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Experience supporting federal government or enterprise IT modernization programs
Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures and secure cloud deployment models
Experience implementing enterprise DevSecOps frameworks

Core Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

Enterprise cloud architecture leadership
DevOps platform transformation expertise
Automation-first engineering mindset
Strong client engagement and communication skills
Ability to operate strategically while remaining technically hands-on

Engagement Structure

Initial engagement is structured as part-time consulting support at approximately 90 hours per month.
Based on program growth and approval of Task Release Notices (TRNs) the role is expected to expand to a full-time position supporting enterprise cloud modernization initiatives.

Position Title: Systems Design and Development Engineer 6 Specialization: DevOps and Cloud Modernization Subject Matter Expert Engagement Type: Part-time consulting engagement with growth to Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Initial Level of Effort: Approximately 90 hours per month Position Overview ...