ME00700-Cloud Software Engineer / DevOps Engineer

Momentum Engineering, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Group medical plan

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD plans

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. seeks an experienced AWS Cloud Software Engineer / DevOps Engineer to advance mission-critical cloud modernization in a Cyber Intelligence setting.

You will design, develop, deploy, and sustain scalable cloud-native applications and infrastructure aligned with enterprise and mission operations. The role calls for hands-on AWS, IaC, CI/CD, containers, and modern software practices.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph
• 8+ years of software development or engineering experience
• 6+ years of software development experience using Java, C, C++, Python, or a similar language
• 5+ years of experience supporting UNIX/Linux operating systems
• 3+ years of experience with software integration and automated testing
• Hands‑on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud‑native deployment
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation
• Experience with Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation
• Experience with Git-based version control and GitLab
• Experience with containerised applications (Docker) and Kubernetes
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate / AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional / CKAD

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain cloud‑native software applications and services
• Support AWS cloud infrastructure deployments, modernization initiatives, and operations
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps practices
• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or CloudFormation
• Deploy and manage Docker/Kubernetes containerised apps
• Assist with integration, automated testing, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with engineers and architects in Agile environments
• Implement cloud monitoring, logging, and observability
• Support performance optimization, scalability planning, resiliency, and high availability
• Apply cloud security and secure configuration practices
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and deployment activities

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Agile development

DevOps mindset

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

AWS

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

CloudWatch/CloudTrail

Elasticsearch/OpenSearch

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long‑term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Software Engineer / DevOps Engineer to support mission-critical cloud modernization and software engineering efforts within a fast-paced Cyber Intelligence environment
• The selected candidate will design, develop, deploy, and sustain scalable cloud-native applications and infrastructure supporting enterprise and mission operations
• This position requires hands‑on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), DevOps automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), containerised environments, and modern software engineering practices
• The engineer will work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, and cloud architects to deliver secure, resilient, and highly available cloud solutions

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain cloud‑native software applications and services
• Support AWS cloud infrastructure deployments, modernization initiatives, and operational sustainment
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps practices and automation tools
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation
• Deploy and manage containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Support software integration, automated testing, troubleshooting, system monitoring, and issue resolution
• Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, cloud architects, and other technical stakeholders in Agile development environments
• Implement and maintain cloud monitoring, logging, and observability capabilities
• Support system performance optimisation, scalability planning, resiliency, and high availability
• Apply cloud security, configuration management, and software engineering best practices throughout the development lifecycle
• Support technical documentation, deployment activities, and ongoing operational maintenance of mission‑critical applications and infrastructure

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Minimum eight (8) years of software development or engineering experience, including requirements analysis, development, integration, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting
• Minimum six (6) years of software development experience using Java, C, C++, Python, or a similar high‑level programming language
• Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting UNIX/Linux operating systems
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with software integration and automated testing
• Hands‑on experience with AWS cloud services and cloud‑native application deployment
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and implementing DevOps automation
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, including Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation
• Experience with Git‑based version control and development platforms such as GitLab
• Experience working with containerised applications and modern cloud deployment environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph
• Must hold at least one of the following certifications:
  • AWS Certified Developer – Associate
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

Desired Qualifications

• Experience designing scalable and highly available AWS cloud architectures
• Knowledge of AWS Well‑Architected Framework Reviews
• Experience developing or supporting serverless architectures and microservices
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes container orchestration
• Familiarity with Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, and AWS Cost Management tools
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies
• Experience with observability, logging, and monitoring technologies such as Elasticsearch or OpenSearch
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and secure configuration principles.
• Experience supporting large‑scale distributed systems and mission‑critical applications

Exempt hourly position.

• 11 paid holidays
• minimum of 3 weeks PTO
• company sponsored group medical plan
• company paid dental
• vision
• life insurance
• STD/LTD plans

Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.