AWS Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance

AWS Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps Engineer Location: Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
Clearance: Active Secret clearance required Overview
We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps Engineer to design, build, and automate scalable cloud platforms. This role blends infrastructure engineering with modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD and pipeline automation. Responsibilities
• Architect and deploy AWS-based infrastructure (VPCs, EC2, ECS/EKS, IAM, Route 53)
• Design and maintain highly available, scalable systems
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar IaC tools
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Optimize performance, cost, and security posture within AWS environments
• Collaborate with application and data teams to support deployments Required Skills
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS core services
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation)
• CI/CD pipeline development and automation experience
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or similar)
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes preferred)
• Knowledge of networking and cloud security best practices Preferred
• Experience supporting regulated or secure environments
• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer) Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Secret Clearance required. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: 140,000 – 200,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.