Job Title: AWS DevSecOps Engineer

Location: Tinker AFB, Oklahoma - on-site role

Clearance: Must be US Citizen w/ the ABILITY to obtain Secret clearance w/ company sponsorship

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated AWS Gov Cloud (CloudOne) Engineer to join our Cloud Operations team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AWS cloud technologies and specific experience managing and maintaining environments within AWS GovCloud (US). This role will involve the design, implementation, and management of cloud infrastructure to support mission-critical applications and services for our government clients.

We are the complete Communications Lifecycle Management tool for the United States Air Force/DoD globally. You will be developing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), maintaining Continuous Integration/Continous Deployment pipelines, automating security patching, containerization of components, transitioning legacy components into AWS Cloud-Native solutions., and editing components in the AWS/Gov Cloud environment. We are a small AGILE team with an experienced project manager, short sprint cycles, on-site product owners, and a great working team environment. This will be challenging and rewarding work!

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure Design & Implementation

Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and compliant cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS GovCloud (US) in alignment with government regulations and organizational needs.
Collaborate with architecture and development teams to design cloud-native applications and services.
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible.

Operations & Management

Monitor and maintain AWS GovCloud (US) environments, ensuring optimal performance, security, and cost-efficiency.
Automate cloud operations and deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
Implement and manage robust backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans within the AWS GovCloud environment.
Perform routine system maintenance tasks, including patching, updates, and upgrades.

Security & Compliance

Ensure all cloud infrastructure meets government security standards, including FISMA, FedRAMP, and DoD SRG compliance.
Implement and maintain identity and access management (IAM) policies, role-based access controls (RBAC), and multi-factor authentication (MFA) across all cloud services.
Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to identify and remediate potential risks.
Manage encryption, key management services (KMS), and secure communication protocols to protect sensitive data.

Support & Troubleshooting

Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for cloud-related incidents, including troubleshooting and resolving issues within AWS GovCloud (US).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex cloud infrastructure problems and improve system reliability.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud architecture, processes, and procedures.

Collaboration & Communication

Work closely with project managers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of cloud projects.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior cloud engineers and other team members.
Participate in meetings with clients, partners, and vendors to discuss technical requirements and provide cloud-related expertise.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will be considered.

Experience

2+ years of experience in AWS cloud engineering, focusing on AWS GovCloud (US).
Strong experience with cloud infrastructure design, deployment, and management.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Experience with DevOps tools and methodologies, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
Demonstrated experience with security and compliance in cloud environments, particularly in government or highly regulated sectors.