Cloud DevOps Engineer, AWS and Kubernetes Automation- Cleared

Make an Impact Where it Matters Most
You help Intelliforce keep mission platforms stable and compliant. You will automate infrastructure, strengthen reliability, and keep modern microservices running where failure is not an option.

Location: On-site in a SCIF

Schedule: Full time

Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required). We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances.

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas.

• Build infrastructure as code and scripts to automate provisioning, managed services, and internal tooling.
• Apply RHEL updates, implement hardening steps, and maintain compliance over time.
• Install, configure, and tune Kubernetes, Docker Compose, NiFi, and cloud-native logging and metrics tools.
• Own CI/CD workflows for build, test, and deployment using Git Lab runners and Argo CD.
• Operate and support AWS environments powering mission services.
• Coordinate with engineers and stakeholders to resolve issues and improve uptime.

• Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Master’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma plus 10 years of relevant experience.

• Hands‑on automation and infrastructure as code using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• RHEL patching, hardening, and compliance sustainment experience.
• Kubernetes operations and performance tuning.
• Docker Compose experience.
• NiFi install, configuration, and support experience.
• Git Lab CI pipeline ownership, including Git Lab runners.
• Argo CD deployment operations.
• AWS administration experience.
• Strong collaboration and clear communication in a team delivery environment.

• Build and operate AWS services with Terraform, including EC2, Lambda, S3, SNS, SQS, Athena, Step Functions, Event Router, and autoscaling.
• Strong AWS networking knowledge, including VPCs, NATs, and Internet Gateway.
• Design and manage Git Lab CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments.
• Partner with developers to improve performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and protect uptime.
• Kubernetes experience with EKS, ECS, or Fargate.

Python, Ansible, Terraform, RHEL, Kubernetes, Docker Compose, Apache NiFi, Git Lab CI, Git Lab runners, Argo CD, AWS, EC2, Lambda, S3, SNS, SQS, Athena, Step Functions, VPC, NAT, Internet Gateway, EKS, ECS, Fargate.

• The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role. Please note that this range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility.

Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being.

At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact.

We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you:

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
• Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now.
• Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.
• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.

At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us—and let’s build something meaningful together. You can reach us at  or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar:

Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Need accommodations during the application process? We’re happy to help. Reach out to us at Rec with your specific request.