DevOps Engineer (REMOTE)

Koniag Government Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Accommodations for public trust filing

Job summary

Koniag IT Systems, LLC is seeking a DevOps Engineer with a security emphasis to design, implement, and manage secure cloud-based solutions for a government customer. The role is remote and requires the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

You will work with AWS, Terraform, CloudFormation, Docker and Kubernetes, integrate security into CI/CD, and support incident response and audits while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• 5+ years in DevOps with a focus on security for cloud environments.
• AWS Certifications: Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Design secure cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS.
• Implement security policies and best practices for cloud apps.
• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines with development teams.
• Monitor for vulnerabilities and conduct regular security audits.
• Engage in incident response and address security issues promptly.
• Automate security processes and configuration management.
• Manage AWS/Azure services and resources.
• Collaborate to meet security and compliance requirements.

Skills

Cloud security

CI/CD

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

PowerShell/Bash

Job description

This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support KITS and our government customer. The position is remote. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

The DevOps Engineer with a security emphasis and AWS knowledge will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure cloud-based solutions while ensuring best security practices are followed.

Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Designing and implementing secure cloud infrastructure solutions on AWS
• Implementing security policies and best practices for cloud-based applications
• Collaborating with development teams to integrate security into the CI/CD pipeline
• Monitoring systems for security vulnerabilities and conducting regular security audits
• Engaging in incident response activities and addressing security issues promptly
• Automating security processes and configuration management
• Implementing and managing AWS/Azure services and resources
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure security and compliance requirements are met

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps engineering with a focus on security
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
• Experience with implementing security controls in cloud environments

Required Skills And Competencies

• Strong knowledge of AWS services and hands‑on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Understanding of security best practices and common security threats
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders

Security Requirement

• Ability to obtain public trust clearance

Desired Skills And Competencies

• Experience working in a federal government IT environment
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, FISMA, or NIST
• Experience with security assessment tools and vulnerability scanning
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification or azure equivalent
• Experience with security incident response and forensics

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at [e-mail] or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352