DevOps Engineer | Transitioning Military

INflow Federal; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Veteran Outreach Program

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A defense contractor in St. Louis is looking for a Cloud and DevOps Engineer to support government contracting efforts. This position involves maintaining systems in AWS and VMware environments, automating deployments, and leveraging cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will have expertise in AWS, experience with Kubernetes, and strong communication skills. Moreover, candidates must be U.S. citizens with TS/SCI clearance. This is a great opportunity for veterans to continue serving our nation.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of Amazon Web Services and experience in maintaining systems using EC2, S3, ELB, and RDS.
• Experience in maintaining VMware vSphere environments and automating service deployments.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology and DevOps processes is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain systems in an AWS environment.
• Automate and optimize service deployments.
• Administer production RedHat OpenShift clusters.

Skills

AWS

DevOps

Cloud APIs

Automating tasks

Strong communication

Kubernetes

Virtualization technologies

Tools

Docker

GitLab

Jenkins

Puppet

Ansible

Job description

About This Position

INflow Federal is actively seeking dedicated transitioning military personnel and veterans eager to extend their service to our nation through a dynamic role in government contracting. This is an opportunity for you to advance your career as a Cloud and DevOps Engineer, continuing your contributions to the warfighter mission and experiencing professional growth.

Established in 2013, INflow Federal is rooted in a culture that values its workforce above all, a philosophy that we believe is the cornerstone of our success. Our unwavering commitment to our team has consistently fueled our ability to deliver outstanding results for our clients. We take immense pride in our homegrown “Veteran Outreach Program,” a testament to our dedication to empowering veterans. This initiative has been a key factor in ensuring that veterans constitute over half of our workforce, a distinction that underscores our adaptability, growth, and forward‑looking stance in supporting mission‑critical systems and operations.

Role Overview

As a Cloud/DevOps Engineer at INflow Federal, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to empower DoD customers with cutting‑edge AI/ML solutions. Your expertise will not only pave the way for innovative data management and infrastructure but also drive our commitment to data modernization and cyber resilience. This role is a unique blend of technical mastery and strategic foresight, designed for those who dare to transform data into actionable insights and groundbreaking solutions.

About INflow Federal

Founded in 2013, INflow Federal is a mission‑driven small business delivering cutting‑edge solutions in Network Modernization, Cybersecurity, and Data Modernization to support Joint Force operations across 20+ states. We’re proud to serve customers like the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and other federal agencies. Our strength comes from our people—especially the Veterans who make up over 50% of our workforce. Through our Veteran Outreach Program and employee‑first culture, we invest deeply in professional growth, well‑being, and innovation. Known for our agility, transparency, and integrity, INflow combines real‑world experience with emerging technologies like AI/ML to help our customers lead in a rapidly evolving defense landscape.

Relevant MOS Codes We’re Seeking

• Army: 25B, 25C, 25F, 25L, 25N, 25Q, 25S, 25U, 25W, 25X, 94F
• USMC: 0600, 0631, 0633, 0639, 0651, 0639, 0681, 0699, 0630, 0605, 0601, 2800, 2813, 2847, 2862, 5900, 5939, 5948, 5970, 5974, 5993
• USAF: 1D, 1D7X1A, 1B4X1 - Cyber Warfare Operations, 3D0X2 - Cyber Systems Operations, 3D1X2 - Cyber Transport Systems, 3D1X7 - Cable and Antenna Systems
• USN & USCG: ET, ETN, ETV, ETR, Electronics Technician, IT, ITS, Information System Technician, IC, DS, Data Systems Technician

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Maintain systems in an AWS environment using EC2, S3, ELB, and RDS.
• Maintain systems in a VMware vSphere environment, using NSX and NetApp Storage GRID.
• Automate and optimize service deployments.
• Prior experience building and maintaining Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings via cloud providers, understanding of RHEL/CentOS Linux distributions.
• Strong understanding of RedHat OpenShift and/or other Kubernetes distributions.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Strong knowledge of Amazon Web Services.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience in automating tasks using scripted languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Perl.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Familiarity with DevOps development processes and Continuous Integration tools: GitLab, Jenkins, Nexus.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience administering production RedHat OpenShift clusters.
• Understanding of cloud APIs and interaction with the AWS/CLI.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code such as Puppet, Ansible, Chef, Salt or Terraform.
• Experience working with one or more of Python, Ruby, or Java.
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, Markdown, and portal development.

Clearance Requirements

• TS/SCI (CI poly required to start).

Citizenship Requirements

Please note that INflow Federal is a defense contractor. Pursuant to our government contracts, candidates must be U.S. citizens to be considered for employment.

Other Notes

• Some travel may be required; must have a valid driver’s license and transportation.
• Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have willingness to perform duties not listed in the job description as required by INflow and our customer.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Diversity and Inclusion

INflow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job applicants and employees are evaluated solely on job‑related qualifications and experience. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.