Tech Stack
AWSCloudDockerFluxGoGrafanaKubernetesPrometheusPythonSDLCTerraformTypeScript
About the role
- Design and implement cloud-native architectures on AWS
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK
- Build and optimize Kubernetes clusters on Amazon EKS, including networking, storage, and security configurations
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
- Design and implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and AWS CloudWatch
- Develop and maintain Helm charts for application deployments on Kubernetes
- Implement security best practices and compliance measures across the platform
- Automate operational tasks and create self-service tools for development teams
- Collaborate with development teams to improve application deployment processes and platform usability
- Continuously evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance the platform's capabilities
- Implement and maintain security controls in accordance with DoD standards such as NIST SP 800-53, DISA STIGs, and the DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design
- Maintain and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure and cloud-based resources
- Integrate DevSecOps tools and services to enable automated pipelines that support customer applications throughout their SDLC
- Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams and contribute to the development of DevSecOps strategies and roadmaps
- Occasional on-site requirements on a quarterly basis
- Evolve role responsibilities as client needs change
Requirements
- Strong experience with AWS services and architecture best practices
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools, particularly Terraform
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, preferably Amazon EKS
- Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker
- Experience with CI/CD tools and practices
- Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or Go
- Knowledge of networking concepts and implementation in cloud environments
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools
- Familiarity with GitOps principles and tools like ArgoCD or Flux
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex systems
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer) are a plus
- Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio) is beneficial
- Desire to work in a ‘badgeless” collaborative team environment
- Active Secret Clearance is required
- B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or technical degree or industry experience equivalent
- Candidates local to the San Antonio area are preferred but not required