DevOps Engineer (Clearance Required)

Overview In this DevOps Lead role, you guide the AWS-based infrastructure for a modern operational system, shaping scalable, secure environments and CI/CD workflows. You will drive sprint planning, technical direction, and cloud cost optimization while collaborating across engineering and program stakeholders. The role blends hands-on IaC, container orchestration, and GitOps to deliver reliable, mission-critical solutions. You’ll lead with Agile discipline and leverage deep AWS and Kubernetes expertise to enable rapid, secure deployments at scale. Compensation / BenefitsHealthcare coveragePaid time off and holidaysParental and family leaveLife and disability insurance401(k) with company matchingCompetitive salary and performance-based incentives ResponsibilitiesArchitect, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure with Terraform across EC2, Lambda, S3, and more, with auto-scalingDevelop IaC and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform) to automate provisioning and toolingDesign secure, segmented networks using VPCs and NAT gatewaysEvaluate and implement AWS cost-saving measuresInstall and operate Kubernetes environments (EKS, ECS, Fargate) and manage Docker-based workloadsTroubleshoot and maintain uptime for mission-critical systemsDevelop and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines and Argo CD GitOps workflowsLead sprint planning, tasking, and agile ceremonies; align work with program objectivesCommunicate across engineers, product owners, and stakeholdersPerform high-level systems analysis, design, integration, and cost analysis Key requirementsActive TS/SCI clearance with FSP; CI Polygraph within last 7 yearsCurrent DoD 8140 (CWIP) certificationExtensive AWS infrastructure experience with Terraform and IaCKubernetes expertise (EKS, ECS, Fargate) and Docker/Docker ComposeGitLab CI/CD and Argo CD experienceDevOps scripting: Python, Ansible, TerraformExperience in high-level systems analysis, design, and cost analysisExperience driving Agile sprint planning and team directionStrong communication and collaboration skillscollaborationeffective communicationAgile leadershipAWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, SNS, SQS, EventBridge, Athena, Step Functions) with auto-scalingTerraform IaCKubernetes (EKS/ECS/Fargate)