Cloud DevOps Engineer

Everforth ECS; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS seeks a Cloud DevOps Engineer to join our Arlington, VA office or work remotely. The role focuses on secure cloud infrastructure, automation, and DevSecOps across AWS services using Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD tooling.

You will implement security controls, maintain compliant configurations, and collaborate with security teams to push best practices. Required are 3+ years in Linux/Windows administration, IaC with Terraform/Ansible, and container orchestration with Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Linux/Windows admin including DNS, VPN, firewalls.
• Hands-on CI/CD, IaC at scale, and secure-by-default pipelines.
• Experience with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and DISA STIGs is required.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design secure cloud infrastructure on AWS with Terraform/Ansible.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines with security baked in.
• Automate deployments using IaC to ensure consistency.
• Operate containerized workloads with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ensure compliance and document workflows for future teams.
• Collaborate with development and security teams to advance DevSecOps.

Skills

Linux/Windows admin

Cloud engineering

DevSecOps mindset

Stakeholder communication

Public Trust eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

4+ years equivalent experience

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking aCloud DevOps Engineerto work in ourArlington, VAoffice /remote.

We’re looking for an engineer with strong hands-on experience across Linux, Windows, and cloud-native environments, paired with a deep automation mindset. You’ve built and maintained CI/CD pipelines, written IaC at scale, and worked in compliance-driven environments where NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and DISA STIGs aren’t foreign concepts. They’re part of your normal workflow. You operate independently, you communicate well across technical and non-technical stakeholders, and you take ownership of your work from design through deployment. Experience supporting federal customers in air-gapped environments is a meaningful differentiator for this role.

What You’ll Do

• Design and deploy secure cloud infrastructure on AWS using Terraform, Ansible, and/or CloudFormation
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) that bake security in from the start
• Write automation in Ansible coupled with Infrastructure defined by Terraform code to cut down on manual work and keep deployments consistent
• Deploy and troubleshoot cloud-native applications across EC2, VPC, EKS, S3, RDS, AWS Bedrock , and related AWS services
• Implement and maintain security controls including IAM, encryption, network security, SELinux , and kernel hardening
• Apply DISA STIGs and ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP requirements
• Support containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes/EKS
• Collaborate with development and security teams to push DevSecOps practices forward
• Keep documentation current so the next person isn’t starting from scratch
• Ability to pass a Public Trust investigation.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of general work experience.
• AWS certification (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer)
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field. We will consider candidates without a degree who bring 4 or more years of directly relevant experience or equivalent military training
• 3 + years in Linux and/or Windows system and network administration (DNS, VPN, firewalls)
• 3+ years with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible
• 3 + years in Linux and/or Windows system and network administration (DNS, VPN, firewalls)
• 3+ years with Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms

Desired Skills

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ECSFederal LLCis an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on thebasisany characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or localjurisdictionlaw.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over10,000 employees. Ournearly 3,500professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.
Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.
We value:

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

Meet the challenge. Make a difference withEverforthECS!

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!