Senior Cloud​/DevOps Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Senior Cloud/DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance
Description:

Onsite in Fort Meade, MD Our client seeks a Senior Cloud/Dev Ops Engineer to design, automate, secure, and operate enterprise cloud and hybrid platforms for a mission within a secure DoD environment. The role will implement infrastructure as code, build CI/CD pipelines, and manage container orchestration while embedding Dev Sec Ops  practices. The engineer will collaborate with systems, software, and cybersecurity teams to modernize infrastructure, ensure compliance, and improve reliability across mission-critical systems.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $65.00 to $75.00/hr. w2 JN
-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 using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Cloud Formation.
* Build and maintain containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
* Automate provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, and operational workflows.
* Integrate security controls and compliance checks into deployment pipelines to support Dev Sec Ops .
* Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with RMF, STIG, and DoD security standards.
* Monitor performance, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and optimize 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 best practices and continuous improvement. Experience Requirements:
* Eight or more years in cloud engineering, Dev Ops, platform engineering, or systems automation.
* Experience supporting DoD or federal government environments.
* Proficiency with AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments.
* Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git Lab CI/CD, Git Hub Actions, or Azure Dev Ops.
* Expertise with Terraform and Ansible or similar IaC and configuration management tools.
* Experience with Kubernetes, Open Shift, and container orchestration technologies.
* Strong Linux administration and shell scripting skills.
* Familiarity with 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.
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Dev Ops Engineer, Kubernetes, or Terraform certifications (preferred).
* Experience supporting enterprise DISA or mission-critical defense systems (preferred).
* Familiarity with Platform One, Iron Bank, or DoD cloud initiatives (preferred).
* Experience with serverless architectures and microservices design (preferred).
* Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles (preferred).
* Experience supporting classified cloud environments (preferred).
* Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills (preferred).
* Ability to work in fast-paced operational environments (preferred).
* Excellent communication and collaboration abilities (preferred).
* Understanding of automation-first operational models (preferred).
* Ability to balance mission priorities, operational support, and engineering modernization efforts (preferred).

Education Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
* Security+ CE certification or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 certification.
* AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Dev Ops Engineer, Kubernetes certification, or Terraform certification (preferred).
* Active Secret clearance.