Active DoD Secret Clearance or eligibility to obtain
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field preferred
Current CompTIA Security+ CE or applicable 8140 IAT II certification
10+ years of experience in cloud engineering, automation, and Agile delivery
Proficient in AWS services and cloud-native architectures
Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Responsibilities
Build, script, and test Compliance as Code for cloud resource security configurations
Write CaC and IaC for cloud-native and hosted application deployments
Provide cloud service expertise to assist application developers
Secure cloud resources according to industry standards and best practices
Prepare operating instructions and document IaC as needed
Analyze system capabilities to resolve IaC-related questions
Participate in Agile SDLC activities, including daily scrums and sprint tracking
Benefits
Fully remote work environment
Opportunity to work with an industry-leading cloud computing team
Engagement in Agile methodologies
Potential for professional development in cloud technologies
Work on high-impact projects in a secure environment
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time, Contract
Description
Alaska Northstar Resources (ANR) is currently seeking a DevOps Expert II to join our industry-leading, cloud computing team. This is a fully remote role, and the duties and responsibilities are below, but not limited to:
Builds, scripts, and tests Compliance as Code to apply security configuration(s) to cloud resources upon (or after) deployment.
Writes CaC and IaC for both cloud native service deployment and for hosted application deployment to cloud services
Provides cloud service expertise to cloud-deployed applications, assisting application developers with integrating application-specific components into available cloud services.
Secures cloud service and application resources according to industry standards and cloud provider best practices and collects and provides evidence for security baseline adherence.
Prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of IaC when necessary, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of IaC intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
Works within Agile SDLC framework to include performing work activity within two- to three-week sprints, participating in daily scrums, and utilizing sprint tracking software to track and communicate individual work activity to stakeholders.
Requirements
Minimum Candidate Requirements
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen
Candidate must have active DoD Secret Clearance, or eligibility to obtain/maintain DoD Secret Clearance
Bachelor's Degree (preferably in STEM field)
Candidate must have Current CompTIA Security+ CE or other applicable 8140 IAT II certification
Candidate must have 10+ years experience with the following:
Cloud engineering, automation, security, and Agile delivery
Cloud-native architectures, application refactoring, database migration, and SaaS integration.
Docker or other containerization platform and container lifecycle, configuration and maintenance
Ability to own tasks independently within a sprint cycle
Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Exposure to Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
Exposure to AWS Cloud One (C1) within USAF or similar DoD environs
Experience working in a SIPR environment
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
