Senior DevOps Engineer

CHEQUESPREAD PLC; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

9/80 Schedule

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Prime Solutions Group in Goodyear, Arizona, seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to design, automate, and secure AWS cloud environments for mission-critical programs. You will collaborate with software, systems, and security teams to drive CI/CD and security practices across the SDLC.

The ideal candidate has extensive automation, cloud security, and leadership experience in Agile settings, mentoring junior engineers and guiding technical strategy.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience designing and supporting secure AWS cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK).
• Experience with Git and modern source control workflows.
• Strong scripting or programming experience using Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure and cloud-native solutions.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, tests, security scanning, and deployments.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using ECS and EKS.
• Implement DevSecOps practices across the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Agile teams to integrate security and automation.

Skills

DevOps

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code

Python

DevSecOps

Linux/Windows

Scripting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/SE/IT/Cybersecurity)

Tools

AWS CDK

Terraform

CloudFormation

Amazon ECS

Amazon EKS

Git

AWS CLI

Job description

Description

Prime Solutions Group (PSG) is an innovative digital engineering company headquartered in Goodyear, Arizona. Since 2007, we have supported the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community by developing advanced software solutions for spaceborne and airborne sensing systems. Our expertise spans the entire system lifecycle—from research and development through operational deployment—leveraging Agile development, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), cloud technologies, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), digital signal processing, and data analytics. At PSG, you'll work alongside talented engineers solving complex national security challenges while helping shape next-generation cloud and software solutions. Prime Solutions Group is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with extensive experience designing, automating, and securing AWS cloud environments supporting mission-critical government programs. In this role, you'll collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and program leadership to develop scalable, secure cloud environments throughout the software development lifecycle. You'll help drive automation, security, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) best practices while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical strategy. The ideal candidate thrives in an Agile environment, enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, and has a passion for automation, cloud security, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure and cloud-native solutions.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software builds, testing, security scanning, and deployments.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CDK, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Amazon ECS and Amazon EKS.
• Implement DevSecOps best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Agile software development teams to integrate security, automation, and operational excellence into cloud environments.
• Monitor cloud environments using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS X-Ray, and related monitoring tools.
• Manage identity, access, secrets, and encryption using IAM, AWS Secrets Manager, Parameter Store, and PKI.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, threat modeling, and security remediation using Amazon Inspector, Security Hub, GuardDuty, and related AWS security services.
• Automate operational tasks using AWS Systems Manager, AWS CLI, SDKs, and scripting languages.
• Develop and enforce cloud governance, compliance, and Zero Trust security principles.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, and application deployment issues.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to infrastructure automation and software quality improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across DevSecOps initiatives.
• Stay current on emerging cloud technologies, cybersecurity trends, and DevSecOps best practices.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active Top Secret Clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI with CI Poly
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Experience designing and supporting secure AWS cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK).
• Experience with Git and modern source control workflows.
• Strong scripting or programming experience using Python.
• Experience administering Linux and Windows environments.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeGuru
• Amazon ECS and Amazon EKS
• Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation
• AWS Systems Manager
• AWS Config, Security Hub, GuardDuty, Audit Manager, and Inspector
• AWS Secrets Manager and Parameter Store
• IAM, least-privilege access, and Zero Trust architecture
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and public key cryptography
• AWS WorkSpaces
• Cloud networking and VPC design
• Identity Federation and Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Security automation and compliance frameworks (NIST RMF, DoD STIGs, FedRAMP)
• Threat modeling and secure software supply chain practices
• Intelligence Community (IC) cloud environments

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 9/80 Work Schedule (Every Other Friday Off)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What Makes You Successful

• Passionate about cloud engineering, cybersecurity, and automation.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative Agile team.
• A proactive problem solver who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges.
• Committed to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies.
• Dedicated to delivering secure, scalable, and reliable solutions for mission-critical government programs.

Salary Description

Salary range starts at $110,000 with the potential for higher compensation based on experience, skills, and mission needs.