DevOps Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

Mind Computing, Inc.; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO + Federal Holidays

Corporate Laptop

Training opportunities

401(k) with employer match

Remote work options

Job summary

Mind Computing, Inc. is seeking a full-time, remote DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable AWS infrastructure for a VA project. You will collaborate with development teams to ensure reliable deployments, continuous delivery, and strong cloud security.

Qualifications include 8+ years in DevOps, strong AWS hands-on experience, Terraform and CloudFormation, CI/CD with GitHub Actions, and containerization with Docker and Kubernetes/EKS. U.S. residency required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of DevOps experience.
• Strong hands-on AWS experience across compute, storage, networking, databases and security.
• Production experience with Terraform and/or CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.
• Understanding of AWS security, subnetting, routing, load balancing, firewall rules, VPN.
• Experience with CI/CD concepts, automation, and deployment tools.
• Excellent communication within Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable AWS infrastructure (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, VPC, ELB/ALB, EKS).
• Develop and maintain IaC and deployment workflows (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Implement cloud security best practices (IAM, encryption, logging, segmentation).
• Monitor performance, availability, security, and cost; troubleshoot proactively.
• Develop and support CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).
• Deploy and manage containerized apps using Docker and Kubernetes/EKS.
• Contribute to high availability, DR, and resilient cloud architectures.
• Collaborate with development & operations to translate requirements into AWS solutions.

Skills

AWS

Infrastructure as Code

Automation

CI/CD

Containerization

Cloud security

Python

Bash/PowerShell

Terraform

CloudFormation

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

EKS

Networking

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Mind Computing is seeking a full-time, 100% remote DevOps Engineer to support a project with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to design, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate will have strong experience with AWS, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, CI/CD, containerization, and cloud security, with the ability to collaborate closely with development teams to support reliable and efficient application deployments.

The candidate must reside within the continental US.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable AWS infrastructure using services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, VPC, ELB/ALB, and EKS.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and deployment workflows using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
• Implement cloud security best practices, including IAM, encryption, network segmentation, logging, and compliance controls.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure for performance, availability, security, and cost, and troubleshoot issues proactively.
• Develop and support CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and other DevOps tools.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes/EKS.
• Support high availability, disaster recovery, and resilient cloud architectures.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to translate application requirements into secure and efficient AWS solutions.
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and ensure the success of the project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience as a DevOps Engineer.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS compute, storage, networking, databases, and security services.
• Production experience with Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and system administration.
• Strong understanding of AWS security, networking, and the shared responsibility model.
• Experience with subnetting, routing, load balancing, firewall rules, and VPN connectivity.
• Experience with CI/CD principles, automation, and deployment tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across AWS and CI/CD environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within Agile development environments.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to obtain government clearance.
• Experience with the VA or other Government agencies.
• Experience managing containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes/EKS.
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD tools and practices, including GitHub Actions.
• One or more of the following certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional or AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Corporate Laptop
• Training opportunities
• 401(k) with employer match
• Remote work options

Note: Selected candidates will be required to complete fingerprinting at a government facility and undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.

Mind Computing is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

At this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship.