AWS DevOps Engineer

your Jared; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium is seeking a remote AWS DevOps Engineer to support NIWC Atlantic in a mid-to-senior role focused on designing, optimizing, and sustaining AWS cloud environments for a government-contracted program.

The candidate must hold an active Secret clearance and be comfortable with remote work while visiting Charleston, SC for site engagements. Compensation ranges from $145,000 to $150,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• ABET-accredited degree; degree from regionally accredited institution.
• 10+ years software or network engineering with a Master’s; 14+ years with a Bachelor’s.
• Current CompTIA Security+ and Agile Developer or CSD certifications.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Terraform/CloudFormation, Python/Bash/PowerShell, CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes, and AWS networking services.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and maintain AWS environments using IaC and automation for performance and availability.
• Diagnose and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues and assist with cloud-system hurdles.
• Collaborate with IT, developers, security analysts, and project managers to align infrastructure with goals.
• Lead automation initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
• Document architecture decisions, automation processes, and compliance artifacts.
• Assist with Business Development activities including technical interviews, documentation, and proposal support.

Skills

AWS

Terraform/CloudFormation

Python

CI/CD pipelines

Docker/Kubernetes

Security+

Agile Dev/CSD

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Regionally accredited institution

Tools

AWS Console

Job description

Millennium is proud to be part of the Markon enterprise, a network of specialized organizations united in support of critical national security missions. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver results by expanding our technical depth, operational reach, and access to a broader bench of proven experts, ensuring our customers continue to receive best-in-class cybersecurity support.
Since 2004, Millennium has operated at the forefront of cybersecurity. Our elite team of over 300 professionals brings an unmatched record of performance across Red Team Operations, Defensive Cyber Operations, Software Engineering, and Technical Engineering. As home to the largest contingent of contracted Red Team operators supporting the Department of Defense, Millennium delivers unparalleled threat intelligence and battle-tested expertise to both DoD and federal civilian customers.

Millennium is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Millennium is seeking a REMOTE AWS DevOps Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) Expeditionary Enterprise Systems and Services (E2S2) Division. NIWC Atlantic provides design, acquisition, and sustainment services for Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Information Technology (IT) systems.

This is a mid-to-senior level engineering position that focuses on the design, optimization, and sustainment of AWS cloud environments for the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC). The engineer will act as a bridge between technical infrastructure management and federal compliance, ensuring high performance, security, and availability within a fast-paced, government-contracted environment.

*An active Secret clearance is required for consideration*

The AWS DevOps Engineer will:

• Engineer and maintain optimal performance and availability of customer AWS environments using IaC and automation.
• Diagnose and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues and provide support for technical hurdles related to cloud systems.
• Work closely with IT stakeholders, developers, security analysts, and project managers to align infrastructure with business goals.
• Lead automation initiatives and provide guidance/mentoring to junior engineering staff.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for architecture decisions, automation processes, and compliance artifacts.

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field (Degree must be ABET-accredited; degree from a regionally accredited institution)
• 10+ years of software or network engineering experience with a Master's degree or 14+ years with a Bachelor's degree
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining software, network solutions, and specialized applications
• Current CompTIA Security+ and Agile Developer or Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) certifications
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Terraform/CloudFormation, Python, Bash, or PowerShell, CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes, and AWS networking services (VPC, Route 53, Transit Gateway, VPN)

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certifications (DevOps Engineer Professional, Solutions Architect, or SysOps Administrator)
• ITIL or PMP certification
• Experience managing production Kubernetes environments
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Splunk, Datadog, or ELK Stack
• Experience supporting enterprise cloud or DevSecOps environments

This position is remote but visits to customer site (Charleston, SC) will be required. Currently, customer site visits for Program Increment Planning occur four times per year, one week each.

Assist with Business Development activities as required to support Millennium's strategic business objectives, which may include but not limited to participation in technical interviews, creation of technical documentation, general proposal writing support and proposal color reviews.

Assist with Business Development activities as required to support Millennium's strategic business objectives, which may include but not limited to participation in technical interviews, creation of technical documentation, general proposal writing support and proposal color reviews.

• Must be comfortable with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds at a time.

$145,000- $150,000

The salary range provided for this position is intended as a general guideline and does not guarantee a specific salary or compensation amount. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including, relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.