Senior AWS DevOps / Platform Engineer

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 118,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Systems Engineer to advance our cloud infrastructure and automation initiatives across AWS and hybrid environments.

You will automate provisioning with Terraform, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, and reinforce security, reliability, and resilience for mission-critical workloads. You will collaborate with engineering, security, and application teams to ensure incident readiness and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years hands-on AWS cloud experience.
• Strong Terraform experience for AWS infrastructure automation.
• Strong Jenkins/CI-CD pipeline experience, including YAML and Groovy scripting.
• Scripting skills in Python and/or Bash.

Responsibilities

• Automate provisioning and lifecycle management of AWS services using Terraform.
• Deploy and maintain infrastructure across AWS and hybrid environments.
• Build reusable Terraform modules; standardize across environments.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Docker.
• Implement monitoring and observability with Splunk, Zabbix, AppDynamics.

Skills

AWS

DevOps

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Zero-trust

NIST

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/IT/CS

Tools

Terraform

Jenkins

Docker

Job description

Job Family:Systems EngineeringTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:Cloud Infrastructure & Automation (AWS / IaC)Automate provisioning and lifecycle management of AWS services — identity, compute, storage, backups, networking, logging, and monitoring — using TerraformDeploy, configure, harden, and maintain infrastructure across AWS and hybrid environments following secure baseline standardsBuild and standardize reusable Terraform modules; improve consistency across Environments.DevOps Enablement & Operational ExcellenceBuild and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins (Groovy/YAML pipeline-as-code), Git, and DockerManage containerized workloads on ECS/Docker, including deployment strategies and rolling updatesTroubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and automation issues to ensure reliability and mission continuityImplement and maintain monitoring/observability using Splunk, Zabbix, and AppDynamics, with actionable dashboards and alertingParticipate in an on-call rotation to support production incident response and mission continuity for critical workloadsSecurity, Compliance, and ResilienceApply cybersecurity best practices and support compliance-aligned infrastructure operations (NIST, CIS, ISO 27000, FedRAMP/FISMA)Collaborate with security and networking teams on secure configurations, change controls, and audit-ready processesSupport business continuity and disaster recovery (DR) readinessCross-Team Collaboration & DocumentationPartner with engineering, security, networking, and application teams to support mission needs and delivery timelinesMaintain SOPs, system diagrams, and secure configuration baselinesProduce clear Root Cause Analysis(RCA) documentation and present findings to technical and non-technical/federal stakeholdersWhat You Will Need:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or related field or additional four (4) years of experience in lieu of degree.Minimum Six(6) years hands-on experience in AWS cloud and DevOps/platform engineering.Strong hands-on Terraform experience for AWS infrastructure automation.Strong Jenkins/CI-CD pipeline experience, including YAML and Groovy pipeline scripting.Docker containerization experience.Strong scripting skills (Python and/or Bash).Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, zero-trust concepts, and compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27000).Self-starter, comfortable working across Engineering, DevOps, and Architecture functions.Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.What Would Be Nice To Have:Backstage or other internal developer platform (IDP) experience.ServiceNow administration experience.AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional (or equivalent).Experience with monitoring/observability tools: Splunk, Zabbix, AppDynamics.Experience with AI-assisted coding tools (Copilot, Kiro or Cursor) to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality via testing/review.The annual salary range for this position is $118,000.00-$196,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysParental Leave401(k) Retirement PlanGroup Term Life and Travel AssistanceVoluntary Life and AD&D InsuranceHealth Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsTransit and Parking Commuter BenefitsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning OpportunitiesEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachCare.com annual membershipEmployee Assistance ProgramSupplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. 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