AWS Cloud/DevOps Engineer Job at Dark Wolf Solutions, Herndon, VA

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  • Dark Wolf Solutions
  • Herndon, VA

Job Description

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a skilled and experienced AWS Cloud/DevOps Engineer to join our team, providing critical support to a mission-critical application hosted on the DoD CloudOne Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS). This role requires expertise in cloud architecture, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization, as well as a strong understanding of Agile software development principles. The successful candidate will leverage AWS-native services and industry best practices to sustain, enhance, and optimize four distinct environments hosted in CloudOne. This role will be supported at a hybrid capacity based out of our Herndon, VA office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

  • Designing, implementing, and maintaining AWS-based solutions for scalability, availability, and performance.
  • Managing and optimizing existing cloud environments hosted within the DoD CloudOne PaaS.
  • Applying AWS-native services and architectures to support development and sustainment.
  • Building, maintaining, and optimizing Jenkins CI/CD pipelines to ensure streamlined software integration and deployment.
  • Integrating automated testing and monitoring within pipelines to ensure reliability and quality.
  • Enhancing build, deployment, and release processes for consistent delivery.
  • Designing and managing Docker-based containerization strategies to support application modularity and portability.
  • Ensuring security, scalability, and reliability of containerized solutions.
  • Working closely with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure alignment with software development and deployment best practices.
  • Continuously monitoring and adapting processes to maximize team efficiency in Agile workflows.
  • Providing support and enhancements across four environments hosted in CloudOne.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to manage environment configuration, security, and sustainment needs.

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of professional experience in AWS architecture and engineering
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins)
  • Extensive knowledge of Docker containers and containerization technologies
  • Extensive knowledge of ECS-based infrastructure
  • Deep understanding of AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation, etc.) and best practices for cloud deployment
  • Proficiency in CI/CD design, implementation, and management using Jenkins
  • Expertise in containerized environments, including troubleshooting and optimization
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps principles
  • Strong familiarity with DoD CloudOne PaaS infrastructure and guidelines
  • Ability to manage multi-environment hosting platforms securely and efficiently
  • Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment
  • US Citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or MS in Engineering or equivalent
  • AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer)
  • Prior experience working in a DoD or similarly regulated cloud environment
  • Familiarity with automated monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, etc.) and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) frameworks like Terraform

This position is located in Herndon, VA. The salary range is estimated to be between $150,000.00 - $200,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical interview. 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

 

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