Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer – Private Cloud & Automation

EXPANSIA Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

EXPANSIA Group, in collaboration with JHNA and CTSi, seeks a CloudDevOps Engineer II to assess cloud infrastructure needs, assist in deploying OpenStack distributions, and design private cloud solutions integrated with hybrid platform management and identity services.

The role focuses on automation, security, and compliance across cloud environments, with open collaboration across teams. A Secret clearance and DoD-aligned certifications are required, with compensation up to $119,000.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience
• Cloud infrastructure, automation, and security principles
• Proficiency in scripting or programming for cloud automation
• Experience with monitoring tools such as PagerDuty, Microsoft OMS, or Azure monitoring
• DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II certification
• At least one cloud certification

Responsibilities

• Analyze cloud infrastructure needs and participate in selecting and deploying OpenStack distributions
• Design and implement private cloud infrastructure while ensuring full integration with hybrid cloud platforms and identity management
• Support automation of build pipelines, migrations, security, and compliance in cloud environments
• Manage TCP/IP networking in cloud and on-premise environments
• Implement and manage enterprise monitoring solutions using industry-standard technologies
• Perform cloud tool administrative tasks, provide application support, and ensure security compliance
• Develop monitoring dashboards, escalations, and alerting solutions
• Transfer knowledge through documentation and training for the software development organization
• Collaborate with business technology peers and management to meet organizational objectives
• Provide technical support to operational strategies aligned within your program and initiatives that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across all program functions
• Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded
• Identify and forward to leadership any opportunities that could lead to growth within your work area
• Participate in growth efforts as requested
• Ensure all contractual deliverables are met or exceeded to the customer's satisfaction
• Complete personal PDP and attend staff meetings and Storytime (with the camera on)
• Build productive and positive professional relationships with clients within your program
• Execute all contract requirements as assigned in accordance with the contract-specific LCAT and requirements

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Automation

Security

Scripting/Programming

Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

8+ years of experience

Tools

OpenStack

PagerDuty

Microsoft OMS

Azure monitoring

Job description

EXPANSIA Group, in collaboration with JHNA and CTSi, seeks a CloudDevOps Engineer II to assess cloud infrastructure needs, assist in deploying OpenStack distributions, and design private cloud solutions integrated with hybrid platform management and identity services.

The role focuses on automation, security, and compliance across cloud environments, with open collaboration across teams. A Secret clearance and DoD-aligned certifications are required, with compensation up to $119,000.