Senior AWS DevSecOps Engineer
$100,000–$150,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Design hardened AWS GovCloud environments using Terraform and manage Amazon EKS clusters via GitOps methodologies to support ML-enabled workloads processing CUI, PII, and PHI. Implement robust CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions or GitLab CI/CD, integrating GitHub Advanced Security, CodeQL, and secret scanning tools to automate gated security controls under NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP baselines. Optimize performance and observability for containerized data pipelines in regulated federal environments. Requires 5+ years of DevSecOps experience, current AWS certification, and Secret Clearance. Salary $100,000 - $150,000; remote work with occasional on-site requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years in DevSecOps/DevOps with a focus on production AWS environments
- Proven experience building enterprise-grade pipelines with GitHub Actions or other CI/CD tools and deep technical knowledge of code security tools
- Deep hands-on expertise with Amazon EKS, including cluster hardening, OCI-compliant image management, and Helm package management
- Proficiency in Terraform (modular design, state management) for complex networking and security stacks
- Practical understanding of NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, or DoD RMF and their application to technical configurations in GovCloud
- Scripting proficiency in Python or Bash for operational automation and security tooling
- Current AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Security - Specialty
- Ability to work effectively remotely in cross-functional teams
- Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
- Secret Clearance
- On camera during interviews and assessments
- Work authorization (E-Verify)
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics, or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years of professional, hands-on experience in a DevOps or DevSecOps engineering role, including responsibility for production or pre-production environments
- At least one current AWS certification recommended, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or AWS Certified Security
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