Job Description

Organizational Overview  

Our client is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. They provide comprehensive ent erp rise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states.  

Position Summary  

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to support our initiatives in developing and managing robust CI/CD pipelines for cloud-based applications. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing our DevSecOps processes, ensuring that all deliverables meet user acceptance criteria while adhering to security best practices. With a strong background in Azure environments and extensive experience in automation tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Kubernetes, and Docker, the ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor in implementing industry standards and driving continuous improvement.

Security Clearance: DoD Security Clearance of Secret or higher  

Primary Responsibilities  

• Work with teams to bring continuous improvement to DevSecOps processes and tools.  
  
• Ensure work product meets user acceptance criteria  
  
• Manage self-directed assignments  
  
• Meet schedule deadlines and commitments with a high-level of quality of deliverables  
  
• Be a trusted automation and tooling advisor for Cloud and DevSecOps initiatives by providing objective, practical and relevant ideas, insights, and advice  
  
• Recommend and implement industry standards  
  
• Implement and ensure adherence to security practices and incorporate them into the automated pipelines  
  

Requirements

Security Clearance: DoD Security Clearance of Secret or higher  

Education, Certifications and Years of Experience  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, Engineering, Business or other related scientific or technical discipline  
  
• 5+ years of DevSecOps experience  
  
• 3 years of experience with Azure and other Cloud environments  
  
• 3 years of experience with application and operating system security  
  
• 3 years of hands-on experience creating CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Helm, Nexus  
  
• 3 years’ hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code ( IaC ) using Ansible and Terraform  
  
• 3 years of experience with Kubernetes in an Azure cloud environment  
  
• Experience in Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket  
  

Knowledge Skills and Abilities  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, int erp ersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate strategic information security topics, policies, and standards as well as risk-related concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences at various organizational levels  
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Certification in one or more cloud environments (Azure or AWS) 
  
• Knowledge and experience working in DoD Azure environments
  

Benefits

Compensation  

Salary Range: $140,000 – $190,000 

The salary range for this position is determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, qualifications, skill level, and location. The final salary offer will fall within this range and will be commensurate with the candidate’s background and the specific demands of the role.  

Benefits  

• PTO and 10 Paid Federal Holidays  
  
• Medical/Dental/Vision and Health Savings Account  
  
• Matching 401K  
  
• Health Advocate & Concierge Services! 
  
• Unlimited Job- Related Training & Development! 
  
• Employee Recognition & Incentive Programs!  
  Employee Appreciation & Company Sponsored Events! 
  Opportunity to work with leading-edge technology! 
  
• Community Outreach & Charity Work! 
  

Job Location

Candidates will need to be on-site at Ft Meade, MD typically 3 days per week, then that may decrease based on customer requirements.

Physical Demands  

This position primarily involves sedentary work in an office or remote setting. The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers to operate computers and related equipment, and communicate verbally and in writing. Occasional lifting and carrying of equipment up to 25 pounds may be required. The role may also involve bending, reaching, or kneeling when setting up or troubleshooting hardware. Visual acuity is necessary for prolonged use of computer monitors and diagnosing technical issues.  

Our client is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.  

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  

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