AWS Cloud Engineer (DevSecOps)

Thorben Consulting, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid health insurance

401K retirement plan with employer match

Unlimited paid time off

Job summary

Thorben Consulting, LLC is looking for an AWS Cloud Engineer with extensive experience in DevSecOps and automation. In this role, you will design and develop infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions deployed on AWS, collaborating with federal clients to drive innovative cloud efforts.

The position requires strong technical expertise in CI/CD pipelines and a passion for cutting-edge cloud technologies.

Benefits include employer-paid health insurance, a 401K plan with matching, and unlimited paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience working in AWS and with DevSecOps tooling.
• Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AWS cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve complex technical issues.

Skills

AWS services

DevSecOps tooling

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Python

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

CloudFormation

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Location: Northern Virginia/Washington, DC

Type: Full-time

Remote: Available

Salary Range

$130,000 - $150,000

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Experience may substitute.

Security Clearance

Secret or ability to obtain.

Thorben Consulting, LLC is seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer with a strong background in DevSecOps and automation. Candidates should have 5-7 years of experience designing and building infrastructure as code (IaC) and continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for the delivery of AWS solutions. We are looking for candidates who are driven by a personal passion for technology and desire to be on the innovative edge of cloud solutions.

In this role, you will work with our Federal customer’s Cloud Team to design and implement initiatives to modernize, optimize, and standardize systems in an AWS environment. This work will span multiple organizations and require working with vendors and additional teams to design and implement pilot solutions and package these solutions for deployment into the operational environment. The AWS Cloud Engineer will be expected to take a concept idea and independently progress the concept through the plan, code, build, test, and release phases of the solution’s life cycle utilizing their expertise in DevSecOps principles and AWS services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement secure AWS cloud infrastructure solutions to achieve customer success while adhering to best practices and security principles.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring version control and repeatability of infrastructure deployments.
• Proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability.
• Contribute to the development of internal documentation, including architectural diagrams, technical specifications, and process documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Evangelize the adoption of DevSecOps principles, improving environment security and reliability.
• Successfully collaborate across various technology disciplines.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AWS services, security best practices, and emerging industry trends.

Qualifications

Required

• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.
• At least 5-7 years of experience working in AWS and with DevSecOps tooling.
• Associate-level or higher AWS certification.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and managing DevSecOps processes and tools such as CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, CodePipeline, Jenkins) and IaC frameworks (CloudFormation, CDK, Terraform).
• Proficiency in one or more general use programming/scripting languages (Python, NodeJS, Bash, PowerShell) and version control systems (Git).
• Strong knowledge of AWS security best practices, including network security, encryption, and identity management.
• Experience with OS and network administration.
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (CloudWatch, Splunk, Elastic).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work with ambiguous and abstract concepts; the candidate will often have to resolve complex customer inquiries.
• Ability to multi-task and flex when priorities change.
• Ability to influence through teamwork and collaboration.
• Passion to learn new concepts and technologies to actively expand skill set.
• Passion to provide world-class customer service.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Associate-level or higher AWS certification.

Benefits

• Employer paid health insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with employer match.
• Unlimited paid time off.