Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer II with Security Clearance

Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer II Location: Washington, DC Job Type: Hybrid 2 in office 3 days remote Description:
Our client seeks a Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer II to administer, integrate, standardize, and automate cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP, along with strong scripting and automation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Azure Resource Manager.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement DevOps best practices and improve software delivery processes.
• Monitor cloud resources and optimize costs using tools like AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, or GCP Cloud Monitoring.
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Mentor and guide junior DevOps engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps engineering, with a strong focus on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or GCP Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or New Relic.
• Knowledge of service mesh technologies like Istio or Linkerd.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring and logging tools.

Why Join Us

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative work environment. Join our team and be part of innovative projects that shape the future of technology.