Cloud DevOps Engineer

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October 14

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By Light Professional IT Services

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Cybersecurity • Defense • IT Solutions

By Light Professional IT Services is a technology and systems engineering company specializing in supporting warfighters and federal agencies. They offer a range of services including communications, cybersecurity, modeling and simulation, and advanced training solutions. By Light focuses on mission readiness through innovative IT solutions, cloud services, and workforce optimization, ensuring their clients are prepared for future challenges.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2002

🔒 Cybersecurity

📋 Description

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles • Manage multi-account cloud environments following DoD cloud security requirements • Implement and maintain Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), subnets, and network security groups. • Configure and optimize cloud services including AWS EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS, and CloudFormation • Ensure compliance with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements • Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines using applications such as GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins • Develop containerization and orchestration strategies using industry-standard tools. • Implement automated testing, security scanning, and quality gates in deployment pipelines • Manage artifact repositories and container registries in accordance with DoD security policies • Create and maintain deployment automation scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell • Support security best practices for cloud environments including encryption, access controls, and monitoring • Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning using tools like Nessus, ACAS, or Prisma Cloud • Support security compliance with NIST 800-53 controls and DoD cloud security requirements • Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and documentation • Implement and maintain STIG compliance automation tools • Provide technical support to development teams for deployment and infrastructure issues • Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning • Document infrastructure designs, runbooks, and standard operating procedures • Mentor junior team members and conduct knowledge transfer sessions • Coordinate with Government stakeholders and cross-functional teams

🎯 Requirements

• 3-5+ years of hands-on DevOps/Cloud engineering experience • Minimum of 2 years of experience with AWS cloud services. • Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline such as computer science or information technology from an accredited college or university. • Strong understanding of GovCloud (US) patterns and boundary controls. • Excellent communication, documentation, stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage • Wellness Program • 401(k) Matching • Disability (Short Term & Long Term) • Employee Assistance Program • Life Insurance • Education & Training • Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, and Military Leave)