Principal DevOps Engineer

DescriptionThe Elevator PitchAre you passionate about building secure, compliant cloud platforms that support mission-critical systems? Evolv is seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer to design, operate, and continuously improve cloud infrastructure that meets federal security and compliance requirements. In this role, you will partner closely with Platform, Security, Compliance, and Engineering teams to enable reliable, audit-ready cloud environments while balancing velocity, security, and operational excellence.Success in the Role: What are performance outcomes over the first 6–12 months you will work toward completing?In the first 30 days, you will:Meet with Platform, Security, Compliance, and Engineering stakeholders.Develop an understanding of Evolv’s cloud architecture, security posture, and compliance obligations.Become familiar with existing FedRAMP boundaries, documentation, and system diagrams.Gain access to infrastructure, monitoring, logging, and compliance tooling.Within 3 months, you will:Driving day-to-day operations of FedRAMP-aligned cloud environments.Implementing and maintaining technical controls.Assist with evidence collection, validation, and operational documentation.Identify gaps, risks, or inefficiencies and propose remediation or automation opportunities.By the end of the first year, you will:Be a trusted technical owner for FedRAMP cloud infrastructure and compliance operations.Help maintain audit-ready systems through continuous monitoring and evidence generation.Reduce manual compliance effort through automation and repeatable infrastructure patterns.Influence cloud and platform decisions with a security-first, reliability-focused mindset.The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?Design, deploy, and operate AWS cloud infrastructure in FedRAMP-authorized environments.Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code for secure and repeatable deployments.Support DevSecOps pipelines with security controls, logging, and policy enforcement.Partner with Security and Compliance teams during audits, assessments, and Plan of Action & Milestone activities.Manage logging, monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response workflows.Document architectures, operational processes, and compliance evidence clearly and consistently.Collaborate across teams to improve reliability, security posture, and operational maturity.Required Qualifications:U.S. Citizen or Green-card holder5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or platform operations roles.Hands-on experience operating AWS environments.Experience working in compliance-driven or regulated environments.Strong understanding of Linux, networking, IAM, and cloud security fundamentals.Experience using Infrastructure as Code and automation tools.Clear communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.Preferred QualificationsDirect experience supporting FedRAMP Moderate or High environments.Familiarity with NIST 800-53 control families and evidence collection.Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and security tooling.Cloud or security certifications (AWS or security-focused certifications).What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team?You will join a collaborative Platform team working closely with Security, Compliance, and Engineering teams. The culture emphasizes trust, transparency, continuous improvement, and shared ownership. Team members are encouraged to identify problems, propose solutions, and help implement improvements that support both security and delivery.Where is the role located?This role is based out of Evolv’s HQ in Waltham, Massachusetts, with limited flexibility for remote work based on business needs.Compensation and Transparency StatementThe base salary range for this full-time position is $137,000–$220,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and geographic location.In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws—including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others—we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request.During the hiring process, your recruiter will share:The specific salary range for your preferred locationA general overview of our benefits and equity offeringsInsights into how compensation decisions are made, including factors that influence starting payWe are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values.BenefitsAt Evolv, we’re on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So, we're looking for future teammates who embody our values, people who:   Do the right thing, always;   Put people first'   Own it;   Win together; and continue to    Be bold, stay curious.   Our Benefits Include:   Equity as part of your total compensation package   Medical, dental, and vision insurance   Health Savings Account (HSA)     A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)   Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind  Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you   Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development   Subscription to Calm   Evolv Technology (“Evolv”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.  Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at View email address on click.appcast.io.  Evolv participates in E-verify for all employees after the completion of Form I-9.Job SummaryID: 808F6B8066Department: EngineeringType: full time