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Senior Cloud/DevOps Engineer

Eliassen Group

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

On-site in Fort Meade, MD

 

Our client seeks a Senior Cloud/DevOps Engineer to design, automate, secure, and operate enterprise cloud and hybrid platforms in support of a DISA Citadel mission within a secure DoD environment. The role implements infrastructure as code, builds CI/CD pipelines, manages container orchestration, and embeds DevSecOps practices. The engineer collaborates with systems, software, and cybersecurity teams to modernize infrastructure, ensure compliance, and improve reliability across mission-critical systems.

 

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $65.00 to $75.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:
  • Design, deploy, and maintain secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments supporting DISA Citadel operations.
  • Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate application and infrastructure deployments.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or similar tools.
  • Build and maintain containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Automate system provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, and operational workflows.
  • Support DevSecOps initiatives by integrating security controls and compliance checks into deployment pipelines.
  • Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with RMF, STIG, and DoD security standards.
  • Monitor platform performance, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and optimize system reliability and scalability.
  • Support cloud migration, modernization, and technology refresh initiatives.
  • Develop technical documentation, SOPs, architecture diagrams, and deployment procedures.
  • Participate in incident response, disaster recovery planning, and operational readiness activities.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices and continuous improvement efforts.
Experience Requirements:
  • 8+ years in cloud engineering, DevOps, platform engineering, or systems automation.
  • Experience supporting DoD or federal government environments.
  • Proficiency with AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
  • Expertise with Terraform, Ansible, or similar IaC/configuration management tools.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, and container orchestration technologies.
  • Linux administration and shell scripting.
  • Monitoring and logging tools experience such as Prometheus or Grafana.
  • Experience implementing DevSecOps and automated security practices.
  • Understanding of RMF, STIG compliance, ACAS, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
  • Active Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 certification.
  • Active Secret clearance.
  • Preferred: AWS Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes, or Terraform certifications.
  • Preferred: Experience supporting enterprise DISA or mission-critical defense systems.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with Platform One, Iron Bank, or DoD cloud initiatives.
  • Preferred: Experience with serverless architectures and microservices design.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles.
  • Preferred: Experience supporting classified cloud environments.
  • Desired: Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Desired: Ability to work in fast-paced operational environments.
  • Desired: Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Desired: Strong understanding of automation-first operational models.
  • Desired: Ability to balance mission priorities, operational support, and engineering modernization efforts.
Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Recruitment Transparency Notice

 

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening  and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( View email address on ziprecruiter.com , View phone number on ziprecruiter.com) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact  View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

 

About Eliassen Group:

 

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

 

Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

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