Cloud Automation Engineer
$100,000–$170,000 year
HybridArlington, Virginia, United States
Arlington, Virginia, United StatesHybridFull Time$100,000–$170,000 yearSmall
Full TimeSmall
Job Summary
Design and maintain Terraform modules and Ansible playbooks for multi-cloud infrastructure provisioning across AWS and Azure. Build reusable automation frameworks, serverless solutions, and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to enable rapid, reliable deployments. Manage cloud networking architectures, security controls, and hybrid connectivity while diagnosing complex infrastructure issues and optimizing pipeline performance. Work onsite three days a week in Arlington, VA, supporting cleared technical staff for DoJ, DoW, and DHS clients.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Terraform
- Strong proficiency with Ansible
- Solid experience with both AWS and Azure
- Experience with AWS Lambda and Azure Logic Apps
- Hands-on experience building pipelines with GitHub Actions
- Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
- Strong Git and GitHub workflow knowledge
- Deep understanding of cloud networking concepts and protocols
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, and routing protocols
- Experience with network troubleshooting tools and methodologies
- Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements
- Understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, etc.)
- Familiarity with API development and integration
- Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to diagnose complex technical issues across multiple systems
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues
- Ability to work under pressure during incident response
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to document technical processes clearly and concisely
- Collaborative team player with cross-functional experience
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently
- Customer-focused mindset with emphasis on delivering value
- Location: Arlington, VA (onsite 3 days a week)
- Clearance: Secret
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer Associate
- Azure Administrator or Developer Associate certification
- HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
- GitHub Actions or GitHub Certified expertise
- Experience with multi-cloud deployment strategies
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, CIS)
- Experience with infrastructure testing tools (Terratest, InSpec, Pester)
- Familiarity with GitOps practices and tools
- Previous experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering roles
- Experience with cost optimization and FinOps practices
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