Senior Cloud Engineer - Citadel
Listed on 2026-06-18
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity, SRE/Site Reliability
Senior Cloud / Dev Ops Engineer – DISA Citadel Support
Full‑time, Ft. Meade, MD
Active Secret Clearance Required
Position Contingent Upon Contract Award
Referral Bonus: $1,000
Position OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Cloud/Dev Ops Engineer to support the Defense Information Systems Agency Citadel mission by designing, automating, securing, and maintaining modern enterprise infrastructure and cloud-based platforms in a highly secure DoD environment.
The ideal candidate is a hands‑on engineer with expertise in cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and Dev Sec Ops practices. This role will work closely with systems engineers, software developers, cybersecurity teams, and government stakeholders to modernize infrastructure and improve operational efficiency across mission‑critical systems.
Key Responsibilities- Design, deploy, and maintain secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments supporting DISA Citadel operations
- Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate application and infrastructure deployments
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Formation, or similar tools
- Build and maintain containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes
- Automate system provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, and operational workflows
- Support Dev Sec Ops initiatives by integrating security controls and compliance checks into deployment pipelines
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with RMF, STIG, and DoD security standards
- Monitor platform performance, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and optimize system reliability and scalability
- Support cloud migration, modernization, and technology refresh initiatives
- Develop technical documentation, SOPs, architecture diagrams, and deployment procedures
- Participate in incident response, disaster recovery planning, and operational readiness activities
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices and continuous improvement efforts
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, Dev Ops, platform engineering, or systems automation
- Experience supporting DoD or federal government environments
- Strong experience with:
- AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments
- CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git Lab CI/CD, Git Hub Actions, or Azure Dev Ops
- Terraform, Ansible, or similar IaC/configuration management tools
- Kubernetes, Open Shift, and container orchestration technologies
- Linux administration and shell scripting
- Monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, or Grafana
- Experience implementing Dev Sec Ops and automated security practices
- Understanding of RMF, STIG compliance, ACAS, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
- Active Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 certification
- Active Secret clearance required
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Dev Ops Engineer, Kubernetes, or Terraform certifications
- Experience supporting enterprise DISA or mission‑critical defense systems
- Familiarity with Platform One, Iron Bank, or DoD cloud initiatives
- Experience with serverless architectures and microservices design
- Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles
- Experience supporting classified cloud environments
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Ability to work in fast‑paced operational environments
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Strong understanding of automation‑first operational models
- Ability to balance mission priorities, operational support, and engineering modernization efforts
- Support mission‑critical national defense operations
- Work with advanced cloud and Dev Sec Ops technologies
- Opportunity to influence modernization and automation initiatives
- Collaborative engineering environment with career growth opportunities
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
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