Design, deploy, and secure AWS cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code and DevSecOps practices. Ensure operational excellence and compliance within highly regulated federal environments through security automation and monitoring.
This is a remote position.
Job Summary
The Cloud DevSecOps Engineer III is responsible for designing, deploying, securing, and automating cloud infrastructure within AWS environments. This role focuses on infrastructure-as-code (IaC), continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), security automation, and operational excellence within highly regulated federal environments.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working with AWS services, cloud security controls, DevSecOps practices, and federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain secure AWS cloud infrastructure supporting mission-critical applications and workloads.
Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CloudFormation and related automation technologies.
Implement DevSecOps practices across cloud environments, integrating security throughout the software development and deployment lifecycle.
Support CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
Configure and manage AWS services including IAM, Lambda, API Gateway, and other cloud-native technologies.
Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and related technologies.
Implement cloud security monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance controls.
Work with security and monitoring platforms including Splunk, Nessus, and Tenable.
Support federal cybersecurity compliance requirements, including FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, Authority to Operate (ATO), and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon).
Collaborate with cloud architects, cybersecurity teams, developers, and federal stakeholders to ensure secure and compliant cloud solutions.
Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure, security, and deployment issues.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, operational procedures, and security-related documentation.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in cloud engineering, DevSecOps, cloud security, infrastructure engineering, or a related technical role.
Strong hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), including AWS CloudFormation.
Experience with Docker, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, IAM, and cloud-native technologies.
Experience implementing or supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
Experience with security and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Nessus, and Tenable.
Knowledge of federal cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, including FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, ATO, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon).
Strong understanding of cloud security principles, identity and access management, vulnerability management, and security automation.
Certification Requirement
Candidates must hold at least one of the following certifications:
CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CAP – Certified Authorization Professional
CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor
CRISC – Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
CISM – Certified Information Security Manager
CGEIT – Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT
Benefits
Competitive compensation based on experience and technical expertise
100% remote work environment
Flexible project-based engagement
Opportunity to support mission-critical U.S. Federal Government cybersecurity initiatives
Collaborative team focused on cloud modernization and cybersecurity
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