Cloud Devsecops Jr.

Position Title & Code: Cloud Systems Design & Development Engineer 6

Location: Remote

Project Duration: Long Term Contract

Position Overview

• We are seeking a high-performing Cloud Systems Design & Development Engineer (Level 6) to support the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Next Enterprise Application Modernization and Migration (EAMM) program.
• This role is ideal for a DevSecOps-focused cloud engineer with strong experience in AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipeline engineering, who can contribute to mission-critical deployments in a secure, compliance-driven DoD environment.
• You will support the design, deployment, integration, and optimization of cloud-native applications and infrastructure, while contributing to scalable, secure, and automated DevSecOps pipelines aligned with Cloud One and Platform One standards.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering

• Design, deploy, and manage AWS GovCloud-based infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform
• Support environment provisioning, networking configuration, and secure cloud architecture implementation
• Assist in building scalable and resilient cloud environments aligned with DoD and Zero Trust principles

DevSecOps & CI/CD Pipeline Engineering

• Develop, configure, and troubleshoot GitLab CI/CD pipelines for application delivery
• Support GitLab runner setup, pipeline optimization, and deployment automation
• Implement GitOps workflows using ArgoCD for automated and auditable deployments
• Integrate security scanning, testing, and validation into CI/CD pipelines

Containerization & Kubernetes Operations

• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes (EKS)
• Configure and maintain container orchestration environments
• Support Helm charts, manifests, and container lifecycle management

Application Deployment & Integration

• Execute application deployments and environment configuration tasks
• Support API integrations and data flow configurations across distributed systems
• Assist in troubleshooting system integration and deployment issues

Systems Engineering & Problem Solving

• Contribute to defining system scope, architecture, and technical solutions for cloud modernization efforts
• Apply advanced engineering methods to solve complex cloud and integration challenges
• Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to implement enterprise-scale solutions

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain and update technical documentation, deployment guides, and SOPs
• Ensure solutions meet DoD security requirements (STIGs, RMF, Zero Trust)
• Support testing, validation, and audit readiness activities

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable)

• Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience
  OR
• Associate degree with 5 7 years of experience
  OR
• 7 9 years of relevant experience without a degree

Certifications & Clearance

• CompTIA Security+ (or DoD 8570/8140 equivalent certification)
• Active Secret Clearance (required)
• Active CAC or ability to obtain immediately

Technical Requirements

Hands-on experience with:

• AWS GovCloud (required; Cloud One experience preferred)
• Kubernetes (EKS)
• Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
• GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• ArgoCD (GitOps deployment)

Experience with:

• Containerized application deployments
• API integration and data exchange
• CI/CD pipeline troubleshooting and optimization

Availability

• Immediate availability preferred

Preferred Qualifications (Highly Desired)

• Experience supporting:

• Cloud One / Platform One environments
• DoD or federal cloud programs (IL2/IL4/IL5 environments)

• Familiarity with:

• Zero Trust Architecture
• Iron Bank container standards
• Secure DevSecOps pipelines in regulated environments

• Experience with:

• Observability tools (Splunk, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Automated testing and security scanning tools

• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash)

Core Competencies

• DevSecOps Execution Excellence Ability to build and troubleshoot pipelines end-to-end
• Cloud Engineering Depth Strong AWS GovCloud and Kubernetes expertise
• Systems Thinking Understands full lifecycle from infrastructure to application delivery
• Security-First Mindset Operates within DoD compliance frameworks
• Problem Solving Under Constraints Effective in restricted, mission-critical environments
• Collaboration & Communication Works effectively across engineering and mission teams

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Pipelines deploy reliably, securely, and efficiently
• Cloud environments are scalable, compliant, and automated
• Integration challenges are solved quickly with minimal disruption
• Systems meet mission requirements while maintaining audit readiness

Why This Role Matters

• This position directly supports the modernization of U.S. Air Force cloud capabilities, enabling secure, scalable, and mission-ready applications within the Cloud One ecosystem.