Cloud Developer

Role Summary:Design, automate, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure in a classified AWS environment.Build and operate IaC and CI/CD pipelines to support mission critical workloads under DoD/IC security frameworks.Administer Linux systems and implement DevSecOps practices for reliable, compliant delivery.Core Responsibilities:Design and maintain cloud native infrastructure on AWS using Terraform for infrastructure as code.Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or AWS CodePipeline.Administer Linux systems for availability, performance, security hardening, and compliance.Develop automation scripts in Bash, Python, or PowerShell for provisioning, monitoring, and operations.Configure and manage AWS networking, including VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups, and IAM roles.Apply DevSecOps practices to integrate security controls and testing into the delivery pipeline.Monitor and troubleshoot production systems using CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools.Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies to plan, deliver, and continuously improve.Support accreditation and compliance activities aligned to NIST, RMF, and FedRAMP.Mentor junior engineers and contribute to standards, runbooks, and best practices.Required Qualifications:Active Top Secret security clearance.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.Mid level: Five or more years in cloud development, DevOps, or related roles.Senior level: Eight or more years in cloud development, DevOps, or related roles.Hands on AWS experience with services such as EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, encryption, and related components.Strong Terraform experience for infrastructure as code.CI/CD pipeline implementation using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or AWS CodePipeline.Proficiency in Linux administration for security, optimization, and high availability.Scripting proficiency in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.Networking knowledge for VPC design, subnets, security groups, IAM roles, and encryption policies.Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and integrating security into delivery pipelines.Experience with monitoring and troubleshooting using CloudWatch, Prometheus, or Grafana.Experience working within Agile/Scrum processes.Knowledge of NIST, RMF, and FedRAMP compliance and accreditation support.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration on AWS (EKS/ECS).Experience with AWS CloudFormation or CDK alongside Terraform.Exposure to classified cloud regions or AWS GovCloud.Behavioral Competencies:Detail oriented with strong ownership and follow through in secure environments.Clear, concise communication and documentation skills.Collaborative and proactive in cross functional teams.Organized and disciplined within change control and audit requirements.Benefits:Paid Time Off (PTO): 3 weeks of PTO (including sick leave). Unused PTO is paid out at the end of the year.Holidays: 2 floating holidays and eight public holidays per year.Health & Dental Insurance: The company covers 50% of employee health and dental insurance (dependents may be added at an extra cost). Coverage becomes effective after 30 days.Life Insurance: Standard Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and life insurance at no cost to full-time employees.401(k) Program: Eligible after 90 days with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.Profit Sharing: Employees can participate in the company's profit-sharing program without requiring personal contributions.Commuting and Parking: No reimbursement for commuting or parking expenses.