Cloud DevOps Engineer Subject Matter Expert

AIS (Applied Information Sciences); Remote; USD 150,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for a Senior DevOps Architect to develop cloud solutions and integrate AI technologies. This role requires extensive experience in enterprise environments and strong stakeholder engagement skills. The position is primarily remote with a focus on supporting a new federal mission. Candidates should have a relevant degree and numerous years in the field. The targeted salary range is competitive, between $150,000 and $227,000 per year.

Benefits

Employee ownership

Continuous learning opportunities

Inclusive culture

Mission-driven projects

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in cloud and infrastructure environments.
• Certifications: IAT-2, 1 or more cloud certifications.
• Able to obtain Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy for cloud solutions design and implementation.
• Perform system integration and validation analyses.
• Identify improvement opportunities in existing frameworks.

Skills

Enterprise DevOps strategy

AI/ML integration

Cloud-based solutions design

Risk governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Various cloud platforms

Job description

Why AIS?

When you join AIS, you’re joining a mission‑driven team that’s passionate about making a difference. You’ll work on projects that matter, alongside industry‑leading experts, in an environment that fosters innovation, drives client success, and empowers our team to make a lasting impact. As an employee‑owned company, we value collaboration, inclusivity, continuous growth, and shared success.

• Employee Ownership: Your contributions directly impact the company’s success, and you share in its achievements.
• Continuous Learning: Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth.
• Inclusive Culture: A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone’s voice is valued.
• Mission‑Driven Work: Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities.

What are we looking for?

At AIS, we’re looking for more than just skills – we’re searching for driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference, eager to grow, and aligned with our core principles.

Working@AIS

At AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Senior DevOps Architect.

• Core Knowledge & Skills: Sets enterprise DevOps strategy; integrates AI/ML, edge, and IoT into delivery; governs compliance and risk at scale across environments.
• Work & Complexity: Directs innovative, global DevOps solutions; addresses the most ambiguous challenges; and future‑proofs platforms and practices.
• Quality & Independence: Defines visionary standards for automation, reliability, and security; leads the global automation strategy and continuous improvement.
• Teamwork & Communication: Engages C‑suite and board‑level stakeholders, leads enterprise‑wide initiatives, and fosters a culture of excellence and high performance.
• Consulting & Engagement: Shapes organizational transformation through DevOps, represents the company in industry forums, and drives strategic alignment with business goals.

As your initial project assignment, you will support the unique needs of our client as a Cloud DevOps Engineer Subject Matter Expert.

Project Summary

AIS is supporting a new Leidos account focused on architecture and infrastructure services in the Boston/Hanscom area. This is a subcontract engagement (approximately 15% workshare) with significant near‑term hiring demand (~50 roles) to support federal mission delivery. Roles are primarily remote, with Massachusetts candidates preferred and availability targeted for March/April.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops strategy and integration methodology around design, development and implementation of cloud based solutions.
• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies for hardware and software specifications.
• Utilize trends and metrics to identify opportunities for improvements within existing frameworks, tools and processes.
• Responsible for systems functionality, performance, and configurations issues.
• Enables the quick development and release of changes and bug‑fixes on an as‑required basis and incorporation of feedback from developers/users.
• Considered a recognized authority within the company.
• Works on unusually complex technical problems and provides solutions which are highly innovative.

Required For This Opportunity

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 12+ years of relevant experience supporting enterprise cloud and/or infrastructure environments.
• Certifications: IAT‑2, 1 or more cloud certifications.
• Able to obtain a minimum of a Secret security clearance; active Secret preferred.
• Experience working in regulated environments and following secure engineering / documentation practices.

Nice To Have Skills

• Active Secret clearance (or higher).
• Massachusetts‑based candidate or ability to support periodic on‑site needs at Leidos sites in Concord or Tewksbury, MA.
• Experience supporting DoD/IC programs and mission systems.

At AIS, we are committed to offering competitive and fair compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and contributions of each team member. The targeted base salary range for this role is $150,000‑$227,000 per year. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location. We value transparency in our hiring process and are happy to discuss how your unique qualifications align with our compensation structure during the interview process.

Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.