Mid-DevOps Engineer

Amivero LLC; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to enhance the delivery of software solutions through optimized cloud infrastructure and automation. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable and scalable systems while leveraging cutting-edge technologies. Your expertise in AWS, CI/CD, and containerization will directly impact mission-critical government IT systems. If you are passionate about cloud technologies and enjoy tackling complex challenges, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a significant difference.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in DevOps and cloud technologies.
• Deep understanding of AWS services and CI/CD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage scalable AWS cloud infrastructure for applications.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless software delivery.

Skills

AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, CloudFront, IAM)

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, AWS CodePipeline)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS/EKS)

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana)

Configuration management tools (Chef, Puppet, SaltStack)

Networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, VPNs)

Tools

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

Ansible

Job description

Description

THE AMIVERO TEAM

Amivero’s team of IT professionals delivers digital services that elevate the federal government, whether national security or improved government services. Our human-centered, data-driven approach is focused on truly understanding the environment and the challenge, and reimagining with our customer how outcomes can be achieved.

Our team of technologists leverage modern, agile methods to design and develop equitable, accessible, and innovative data and software services that impact hundreds of millions of people.

As a member of the Amivero team you will use your empathy for a customer’s situation, your passion for service, your energy for solutioning, and your bias towards action to bring modernization to very important, mission-critical, and public service government IT systems.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• US Citizenship Required to obtain Public Trust
• DHS USCIS Public Trust preferred
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Due to compliance and operational considerations, we are currently unable to hire employees residing in the following states: California, Illinois, New York, Washington and Colorado. If you reside in these states, please check future postings with Amivero as our hiring capabilities may expand over time
• This position currently allows for remote work but may transition to an onsite requirement at our designated office location, Monday through Friday, five days per week. This policy is subject to change based on business needs and operational requirements.

THE GIST…

As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless delivery of software solutions by optimizing and automating infrastructure and deployment processes. You’ll work in a collaborative and innovative environment where your expertise will directly impact the reliability, scalability, and performance of critical systems. If you’re passionate about cloud technologies, automation, and solving complex challenges, this role is for you.

WHAT YOUR DAY MIGHT INCLUDE…

• Designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and efficient AWS cloud infrastructure to support various applications and services.
• Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery, enabling seamless integration and deployment across development, staging, and production environments.
• Collaborating with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth and efficient software releases.
• Monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing AWS services to enhance reliability and cost-effectiveness.
• Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments.
• Automating routine operational tasks and improving system efficiency using scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Ensuring compliance with security best practices and conducting regular audits of AWS environments.
• Setting up and managing containerized applications using Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes or AWS ECS/EKS.
• Documenting processes, configurations, and system designs to support knowledge sharing and operational continuity.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS…

• US Citizenship Required to obtain Public Trust
• DHS USCIS Public Trust preferred
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to travel to DC a minimum of once per week if needed
• Deep understanding of AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, CloudFront, and IAM.
• Expertise in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, or AWS ECS/EKS.
• Strong knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Chef, Puppet, or SaltStack.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or DevSecOps methodologies.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, including DNS, load balancing, and VPNs.
• Passion for optimizing cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

EOE/M/F/VET/DISABLED

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Amivero complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.