Cloud DevOps Architect
Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI w/ PolygraphCloud DevOps ArchitectCore One is seeking a Cloud DevOps Architect to lead the technical design, automation, and continuous delivery of a web-based tool built on AWS cloud services within the Sponsor's classified environment. You will own the DevOps pipeline from code to deployment, driving engineering excellence across the full software development lifecycle while ensuring all systems remain secure, compliant, and mission-ready.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows for a classified AWS cloud environment, ensuring rapid and reliable delivery of application updates and infrastructure changesDefine and enforce DevOps standards across the team including branching strategies, code review practices, automated testing suites, and release management processesArchitect and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), ensuring environments are reproducible, auditable, and compliant with Sponsor and federal requirementsLead integration of APIs, databases, and microservices to ensure seamless interoperability and performance for mission usersImplement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using Splunk, Elasticsearch, and ServiceNow to provide full operational visibility and enable rapid incident responseEmbed automated security and compliance checks within the pipeline to support continuous ATO, RMF adherence, and federal compliance frameworksPartner with the IT PM, compliance officers, legal, and Sponsor stakeholders to translate mission requirements into automated, scalable technical solutionsDrive system reliability through proactive performance tuning, infrastructure optimization, and automation of routine operational tasksLead post-deployment operations including maintenance windows, patch management, feature enhancements, and incident responseMentor team members on DevOps best practices and foster a culture of automation-first engineeringRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field3+ years of cumulative experience spanning IT systems administration, software development and integration, system testing, cybersecurity compliance, troubleshooting, and incident response2+ years of experience in system administration of Sponsor Systems6+ years of experience in application design, development, and deployment of classified IC systems of similar scope and complexity4+ years of combined experience in Sponsor's Amazon Web Services environment (C2S or C2E) including cloud systems administration, containerization, cloud environment management, and compliance assessmentsExperience with SecDevOps tools including CI/CD pipelines, code repositories, and testing suitesExperience providing troubleshooting support for IT systems within an IC environmentAWS certification or equivalent cloud technology certificationExperience with object-oriented programming languages, relational databases, NoSQL data solutions, software testing, and configuration management practicesExperience using AWS operational status tools and implementing IT operations situational awareness using monitoring and logs such as Splunk dashboards, Elasticsearch, and ServiceNowTS/SCI with PolygraphDesired QualificationsExperience with Agile requirements management and sprint planning for technical IT development teamsMaster's Degree in any of the above disciplinesSecurity+, CISSP, or equivalent certification__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT__PRESENT