5-7 years of hands-on experience in Linux and Windows environments.
Strong expertise in CI/CD pipeline design and implementation.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Ansible.
Comfortable navigating compliance frameworks, including NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP.
Experience supporting federal clients in air-gapped environments is a plus.
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
AWS certification preferred.
Responsibilities
Design and deploy secure cloud infrastructure on AWS using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines that integrate security practices from the outset.
Write automation scripts in Ansible for more efficient deployment processes.
Deploy and troubleshoot cloud-native applications across various AWS services.
Implement and maintain security controls such as IAM, encryption, and SELinux.
Apply DISA STIGs to ensure compliance with security standards.
Support containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes/EKS.
Collaborate with development and security teams to enhance DevSecOps practices.
Benefits
Must have US citizenship.
Ability to pass a Public Trust investigation.
Positive working environment that encourages remote work options.
Full Job Description
Everforth ECS is seeking a Cloud DevOps Engineer to work in our Arlington, VA office / remote.
We're looking for an engineer with strong hands-on experience across Linux, Windows, and cloud-native environments, paired with a deep automation mindset. You've built and maintained CI/CD pipelines, written IaC at scale, and worked in compliance-driven environments where NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and DISA STIGs aren't foreign concepts. They're part of your normal workflow. You operate independently, you communicate well across technical and non-technical stakeholders, and you take ownership of your work from design through deployment. Experience supporting federal customers in air-gapped environments is a meaningful differentiator for this role.
What You'll Do
Design and deploy secure cloud infrastructure on AWS using Terraform, Ansible, and/or CloudFormation
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) that bake security in from the start
Write automation in Ansible coupled with Infrastructure defined by Terraform code to cut down on manual work and keep deployments consistent
Deploy and troubleshoot cloud-native applications across EC2, VPC, EKS, S3, RDS, AWS Bedrock, and related AWS services
Implement and maintain security controls including IAM, encryption, network security, SELinux, and kernel hardening
Apply DISA STIGs and ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP requirements
Support containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes/EKS
Collaborate with development and security teams to push DevSecOps practices forward
Keep documentation current so the next person isn't starting from scratch
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field. We will consider candidates without a degree who bring 4 or more years of directly relevant experience or equivalent military training
3+ years in Linux and/or Windows system and network administration (DNS, VPN, firewalls)
3+ years with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible
3+ years in Linux and/or Windows system and network administration (DNS, VPN, firewalls)
3+ years with Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms
About ECS
ECS is a leading provider of digital solutions and services to the federal government. The company was founded in 2001 by Roy Kapani and has since grown to become a trusted partner to a wide range of government agencies. ECS offers a broad range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company has been recognized for its innovative solutions and has won numerous awards, including the AWS Public Sector Partner of the Year award.
