Cloud Devops Engineer with Security Clearance

Graham Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and security-cleared Cloud DevOps Engineer to support a mission-critical program. This role is essential to designing, building, and maintaining scalable and secure cloud-native infrastructure and deployment pipelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure (especially AWS), security compliance, and infrastructure automation. Key Responsibilities: Architect, implement, and manage cloud-native infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools (CDK, Terraform, CloudFormation) Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to support complex microservices environments Develop and maintain full-stack applications, ensuring operational excellence Implement and optimize monitoring, logging, and alerting systems (CloudWatch, Prometheus, etc.) Drive a security-first approach in infrastructure and pipeline development Lead efforts in securing systems through IAM policy management, security groups, and secrets management Ensure systems are ATO-compliant, supporting NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP standards Collaborate across teams and mentor others in DevOps best practices Participate in on-call rotations for production support as needed Required Skills: Active TS/SCI with CI Poly required. 5+ years experience in DevOps-focused software engineering 5+ years bash/python scripting 5+ years experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) 5+ years working in AWS environments 3+ years with cloud-native technologies: ECS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, SageMaker, RDS, DynamoDB 3+ years experience with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS) 3+ years experience in security configuration (IAM, secrets management, DevSecOps tools) Experience with ATO process, security documentation, and compliance enforcement Strong knowledge in network and infrastructure security Preferred Skills: 3+ years in disaster recovery planning 2+ years coding in TypeScript, Python, or similar OOP language Hands-on with container security and runtime protection Experience automating security compliance and continuous monitoring Background in database administration (RDS, DynamoDB, MongoDB) Proficiency in serverless architecture (Lambda, API Gateway) Experience with full-stack development (React, Node.js) Proven ability to lead large-scale technical initiatives Strong system design experience with a focus on scalability and reliability Compensation: At Graham Tech, we believe in treating every person the way we want to be treated - fairly. Our compensation package ensures everyone at GTECH is given equal pay for equal work - regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, nationality, or even negotiation skills. Most IT companies can probably offer many of the same services, but what sets us apart from the others is truly our people. We care about our employees and show it often with sincere appreciation and acknowledgement of not only the final work products but the little steps taken along the way. In addition, our generous benefits package helps support our team members to live well and prosper. Here are just a few highlights: Four Week's Accrued PTO First Year Ten Paid Federal Holidays Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance 401(k) Plan with Annual Employer Contributions Flexible Schedules Reimbursements for Continued Education and Training Why Graham Technologies? Our Core Values say it all. Value our Customers Care about our Employees Passionate about Innovation Believe in a Strong Work Ethic Rely on Teamwork Integrity Matters Founded in 2007, GTECH is a consulting services firm that is zealous about providing the best solutions to address our client needs and maximize the value of their investments. One of the ways we do this is by providing exceptional employees for our clients - whose range of expertise expands the entire IT industry. We've cultivated a family of individuals where integrity, commitment, and reliability are etched into the heart of our delivery teams. In addition, we are equally zealous about caring for our employees - the lifeblood of our business. We've purposefully created a friendly, family-oriented, and all-inclusive culture. Our team members are encouraged to "have a life", both in and out of the office, through flexible schedules (where available), continuing education, and support to pursue their passions.