What Success Looks Like
CI/CD pipelines are reliable, automated, and integrated with security scanning, enabling teams to deliver faster without introducing risk
Infrastructure is defined as code, version-controlled, and repeatable across environments—no snowflake systems
Platform tooling (Crossplane, Backstage, Argo CD) reduces friction for engineering teams and accelerates delivery velocity
Security and compliance controls are baked into pipelines, not bolted on; STIGs, accreditation requirements, and hardening standards are met without slowing delivery
You operate with minimal supervision, proactively identifying infrastructure gaps, driving solutions, and communicating impact to stakeholders
What you’ll do
DevOps & Platform Engineering
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for rapid, reliable delivery across government cloud environments
Build and manage infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, Ansible, and AWS CDK to enable consistent, repeatable deployments
Operate and evolve platform engineering tooling including Crossplane, Backstage, and Argo CD for self-service delivery infrastructure
Implement and maintain GitOps workflows using GitLab and/or GitHub, supporting advanced branching strategies, code review, and pipeline orchestration
Manage containerization and orchestration across development and production environments using Kubernetes and Docker
Cloud Infrastructure & Operations
Design and implement secure, scalable cloud architectures on AWS GovCloud (primary) and Azure Government
Configure and optimize network architecture, including VPC design, hybrid connectivity, security groups, and load balancing
Manage identity and access management across cloud platforms using least-privilege principles
Administer Linux and Windows systems, including configuration management, monitoring, logging, and alerting
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and implement performance optimizations
Security & Compliance
Implement and maintain security controls aligned with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and DISA STIG requirements
Integrate automated security scanning (SAST, DAST, SCA) into CI/CD pipelines for continuous compliance validation
Support security audits, ATO processes, and compliance assessments with organized, audit-ready artifacts
Manage encryption, key management, and access controls in classified and multi-network environments
Develop and maintain security documentation and operational procedures
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Operate within a SAFe Agile framework, participating in sprints, standups, PI planning, and retrospectives
Mentor team members and share knowledge across the organization; drive technical standards adoption
Proactively identify infrastructure gaps and optimization opportunities before they become delivery problems
Document infrastructure decisions, runbooks, and operational procedures as a core discipline
Ideal Technical background
GitOps & IaC: Strong background in GitOps workflows; Terraform, Ansible, and/or AWS CDK proficiency required
CI/CD: Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines; GitLab and/or GitHub required
Containers: Kubernetes proficiency for container orchestration across development and production; Docker required
Platforms: Experience with next-generation platform engineering tools — Crossplane, Backstage, and/or Argo CD preferred
Scripting: Proficiency in Python, Bash, and PowerShell; competency across Linux and Windows environments
Cloud: Strong AWS experience (GovCloud preferred); AWS CDK for infrastructure definition and deployment
What you’ll need
3 years of cloud engineering and/or infrastructure experience
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code
DevSecOps experience and CI/CD pipelines
Background in systems engineering, networking, and/or security hardening
Bonus Points if you have
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field – not necessarily required
Experience designing and implementing secure cloud architectures for enterprise or government environments
Cloud certifications: AWS (any level) or Azure — willingness to obtain AWS certification within 90 days of hire accepted
CompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent security certification
Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD)
CISSP or other advanced security certifications
Agile/Scrum certifications
Government Cloud experience: AWS, ARM templates, Azure DevOps, security services
Experience with configuration management tools: Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
Advanced networking: SD-WAN, network security, traffic analysis
API integration and automation development
Multi-cloud architecture and cross-platform integration
Experience with EVM and program-level financial performance reporting
Clearance
Must possess an active Secret level clearance; Top Secret preferred
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