Cloud Systems Engineer (Automation / IaC)

Opportunity Overview Northrampis seeking a Cloud Systems Engineer (Automation /IaC) to join the team supporting the client's Cloud BPA Bridge program — a mission-critical effort toconsolidate, modernize, andoperateclient'senterprise cloud services across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments under FedRAMP High authorization. You will design, build, andoperatethe cloud infrastructure automation layer that enablesclient'smulti-cloud environment to be provisioned, configured, andmaintainedas code. The role is central to operational reliability, configuration consistency, and the scalable enforcement of security and compliance controls across AWS, Azure, and GCP. This role is part ofNorthramp’sintegrated delivery model, where engineers and advisors work as one team to bring sound judgment, disciplined execution, and deep federal experience to high-stakes modernization programs. Location & Work Arrangement Hybrid, based in the Washington, DC metro area. On-site presence at designated client locations is expected on a cadence aligned to program needs. Remote work is supported around mission and security requirements. This role is not open to candidates outside the DC region. The Ideal Candidate You have built and operatedIaCat scale in production federal environments — Terraform modules that areactually reusable, Ansible playbooks that run reliably, and pipelines that provision infrastructure the same way every time. You care about drift, you care about idempotency, and you have strong opinions about what good automation looks like versus automation that just happens to work once. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, andmaintainreusable Terraform modules and Ansible playbooks for provisioning and configuring cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP under FedRAMP High authorization. ImplementGitOpsworkflows for infrastructure change management — version-controlled, peer-reviewed, and pipeline-enforced — integrated with CI/CD tooling (Harness, GitHub Actions, or equivalent). Automate system configuration, OS hardening, and STIG compliance enforcement using Ansible and Python scripting; develop idempotent playbooks that run cleanly in both initial provisioning and drift remediation contexts. Manage cloud infrastructure state and drift detection; implement automated alerting and remediation for configuration deviations from approved baselines. Build andmaintaininfrastructure automation forcompute, networking, storage, and IAM components across multi-cloud environments, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, managed databases, and container platforms. Support the integration of policy-as-code tools (OPA, Sentinel, or AWS Config Rules) to enforce compliance guardrails within the provisioning pipeline. Implement infrastructure monitoring, health checks, and self-healing automation using cloud-native monitoring services and scripting. Collaborate with Security and Compliance teams to ensureIaCtemplates meet NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and DHS 4300A control requirements; contribute to ATO evidence and documentation. Participate in operational support rotations; respond to infrastructure incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventive automation. Develop andmaintaininfrastructure documentation, architecture decision records, and runbooks inclient'sArchitecture Repository standards. Required Qualifications 3 to 6 years of progressive, hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure engineering with a strong focus on automation andIaC. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering, ora related field. Relevant experience may substitute. Strongproficiencyin Terraform for multi-cloud infrastructure provisioning; experience with module design, state management (remote backends), and workspace strategies. Hands-on experience with Ansible for configuration management, OS hardening, and application deployment automation. Proficiencyin Python and/or Bash for infrastructure scripting, automation tooling, and API integration. Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure services across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP — compute, networking, storage, IAM, and managed platform services. Experience withGitOpspractices andintegratingIaCinto CI/CD pipelines. Understanding ofcontainer orchestration (Kubernetes/EKS/AKS/GKE) andIaCpatterns for containerized workloads. Knowledge of policy-as-code approaches (OPA, Sentinel, AWS Config, or Azure Policy) for compliance enforcement. Solid understanding of FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53, and STIG requirements as they apply to cloud infrastructure automation. U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain andmaintaina DHS suitability / Public Trust clearance. Desired Qualifications HashiCorpCertified: Terraform Associate or Professional. AWS CertifiedSysOpsAdministrator, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure Administrator Associate, or equivalent GCP certification. Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent Ansiblecertification. Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 baseline certification. Federal cloud infrastructure automation experience. Active Public Trust or higher clearance. Clearance DHS suitability and a Public Trust background investigation arerequiredfor this role. Active Public Trust or higher clearance is preferred. Selected applicants will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to controlled or classified information. AboutNorthramp Northrampis a federal consulting firm that helps agencies modernize andoperatemission-critical systems with sound judgment, disciplined execution, and deep federal experience. We specialize in high-stakesdigital transformation in highly regulated environments where failure is not an option. Our integrated delivery model brings engineers and advisors together as one team, combining technical depth with an operator’s mindset to move organizations from strategy to execution with confidence. We holdhigh standardsbecause our clients’ missions demand it, and we support our people in meeting them.Northrampis where you are challenged, trusted, and supported — a place for people who take pride in their work, valueclarityand follow-through, and want to make a meaningful impact through technology. Equal Opportunity Northrampis an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.Northrampparticipates in E-Verify. Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Work From Home Wellness Resources Employee Bonus Programs #J-18808-Ljbffr Northramp LLC