Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer – Private Cloud & Automation

EXPANSIA Group; Massachusetts; 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

Start Date: Immediate

JHNA,CTSi, and EXPANSIA have come together to form a Defense Technology platform namedAether Aerospacefocused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domainexpertiseacross Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

The combined organizationoperatesas a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

OVERVIEW

Full-time/Permanent Employee
Location: Hybrid Remote-PreferredHanscom AFB, MA

As a CloudDevOpsEngineer II, you will assess cloud infrastructure needs,assistin selecting and deploying OpenStack distributions, and design private cloud solutions integrated with hybrid platform management, identity management, and R&D infrastructure. You will support automation efforts for build pipelines, migrations, security, and compliance while managing cloud andon-premisenetworking. Your responsibilities include implementing andmaintainingcloud infrastructure, performing administrative tasks, and supporting applications. You will enhance security by applying patches, conducting security reviews, and managing access controls while helping implement enterprise monitoring solutions using industry-standard tools. Additionally, you will document processes, train development teams,identifyautomation opportunities, and develop scalable monitoring solutions, dashboards, and alerts, ensuring alignment with business and IT objectives.

The proposed salary range for this position is up to $119,000. There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze cloud infrastructure needs andparticipatein 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 both cloud andon-premiseenvironments

• 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

• Identifyand 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 assignedin accordance withthe contract-specific LCAT and requirements

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance:Active Secret Clearance
Education and Years of Experience:Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience

• Experienced in frequent use and application of cloud and information technology standards, principles, and theories

• Works under general supervision, providing solutions to technical problems of moderate scope and complexity

• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, automation, and security principles

• Proficiencyin scripting or programming for cloud automation

• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring tools such as PagerDuty, Microsoft OMS, or Azure monitoring solutions

• DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT Level II certification

• At least one cloud certification

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with OpenStack distributionselectionand deployment

• Knowledge of private cloud infrastructure design and implementation

• Understanding of hybrid cloud platform management and identity management integration

• Familiarity with TCP/IP networking in cloud andon-premiseenvironments

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.