Cloud Infrastructure & Automation Engineer

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Transit/Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Cloud Infrastructure & Automation Engineer to manage large-scale AWS and hybrid infrastructure with a focus on automation, security, and compliance across federal environments. You will automate provisioning, deploy hardened infrastructure, and enhance CI/CD workflows while ensuring mission continuity.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in AWS infra, Terraform expertise, and strong scripting in Python/Bash, plus experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and CodePipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of equivalent experience.
• 6+ years hands-on AWS/cloud infra operations.
• Strong Terraform experience for AWS infra automation.
• Experience building and operating CI/CD pipelines with Git, Terraform, Jenkins, CodePipeline, Docker.
• Strong scripting in Python and Bash.

Responsibilities

• Automate provisioning and lifecycle management of AWS services using IaC tools.
• Deploy, configure, harden, and maintain AWS and hybrid infra per secure baselines.
• Standardize reusable IaC modules and improve env consistency across dev/test/prod.
• Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
• Implement logging/monitoring and dashboards for operational visibility.
• Apply cybersecurity best practices and support zero-trust/compliance.

Skills

AWS

Terraform

CI/CD

Git

Jenkins

CodePipeline

Docker

Python

Bash

Zero-trust

NIST/CIS/ISO27000

Security

Collaboration

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Jenkins

Git

AWS CodePipeline

Docker

Databricks/AWS Lake Formation/Glue/Athena

CloudWatch/Splunk

Job description

Job Family:Software Development & SupportTravel Required:NoneClearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWe are seeking a highly capable Cloud Infrastructure & Automation Engineer to support and secure large-scale infrastructure, cloud, and platform operations across federal environments. You will be responsible for deploying, managing, and optimizing AWS and hybrid infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on automation, security, compliance, and mission continuity for critical workloads.This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on, outcomes-driven, and comfortable collaborating across engineering, security, networking, and data teams to deliver stable, secure, and scalable infrastructure in regulated environments.What You Will Do:Cloud Infrastructure & Automation (AWS / IaC)Automate provisioning and lifecycle management of AWS services—including identity, compute, storage, backups, networking, logging, and monitoring—using Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.Deploy, configure, harden, and maintain infrastructure across AWS and hybrid environments following secure baseline standards.Standardize reusable IaC modules, promote best practices, and improve environment consistency across dev/test/prod.DevOps Enablement & Operational ExcellenceBuild and enhance CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps workflows using tools such as Git, Terraform, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, and Docker.Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and automation issues to ensure reliability, performance, and mission continuity.Implement operational visibility with logging/monitoring improvements and actionable dashboards (as applicable to your environment).Security, Compliance, and ResilienceApply cybersecurity best practices and support zero-trust and compliance-aligned infrastructure operations (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27000).Collaborate with security and networking teams to implement secure configurations, change controls, and audit-ready operational processes.Support business continuity and disaster recovery (DR) requirements and operational readiness.Cross-Team Collaboration & DocumentationWork closely with engineering, security, networking, and application teams to support mission needs and delivery timelines.Partner with data engineers and scientists to enable infrastructure needs for data pipelines and machine learning workflows.Maintain high-quality engineering documentation including SOPs, system diagrams, and secure configuration baselines.Summarize and present findings and recommendations—both written and verbal—to technical and non-technical stakeholders.What You Will Need:Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD \"PUBLIC TRUST\"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or related field or FOUR (4) equivalent experience in leu of degree.Minimum SIX (6) years of hands-on experience in AWS, cloud infrastructure, and/or enterprise IT operations.Strong hands-on expertise with Terraform for AWS infrastructure automation.Experience building and operating CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices with tools such as Git, Terraform, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, Docker.Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash.Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, zero-trust concepts, and compliance frameworks such as NIST, CIS, ISO 27000.Experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, Kiro) to accelerate delivery while maintaining strict quality via testing, reviews, and security practices.Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across Engineering, DevOps, and Architecture functions.Eligibility for Public Trust and ability to complete federal background screening.What Would Be Nice To Have:AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional (or equivalent).CompTIA Security+.Experience provisioning and implementing data pipelines for lakehouse platforms such as Databricks or AWS services including S3, Lake Formation, Glue, and Athena.Ability to design and optimize AWS data solutions, including migration pipelines, ETL workflows, and serverless architectures.Experience with monitoring and SIEM tools such as CloudWatch and Splunk.Experience supporting enterprise business continuity and disaster recovery (DR) solutions.#LI-DNIThe annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysParental Leave401(k) Retirement PlanGroup Term Life and Travel AssistanceVoluntary Life and AD&D InsuranceHealth Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsTransit and Parking Commuter BenefitsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning OpportunitiesEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachCare.com annual membershipEmployee Assistance ProgramSupplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.