Amentum

Cloud Operations Engineer

Amentum • $108K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification in a related area with 10 years of experience.
  • Strong production experience with Kubernetes.
  • Proficient in GitLab management and usage.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools.
  • Experience with observability monitoring tools like Grafana and SuperSet.
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform (or alternatives like OpenTofu).
  • Extensive Linux experience, with familiarity in Windows preferred.
  • Expert in at least one programming language (preferably Go or Python).

Responsibilities

  • Develop cloud-native platform services across major cloud environments.
  • Establish and promote best practices for cloud-native application development.
  • Administer NASA cloud networks and manage deployments of applications.
  • Write quality code and conduct thorough code reviews.
  • Work with Managed Kubernetes across multiple cloud providers.
  • Integrate AI and data services with Kubernetes applications.
  • Identify opportunities for developing Enterprise-grade platform services.
  • Collaborate with NASA security teams to ensure compliance.
  • Contribute to missions like Orion and Artemis.

Benefits

  • Excellent personal and professional career growth opportunities.
  • 9/80 work schedule for better work-life balance.
  • Onsite cafeteria with meals provided.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching.
  • Educational reimbursement and parental leave.
  • Employee stock purchase plan and tax-saving options.
  • Disability and life insurance, plus pet insurance.
Full Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for aCloud Platform Engineer to join our team Bastion, a teammate company.

As aCloud Platform Engineer,you will:

  • Developing new cloud-native platform services spanning all three major cloud environments

  • Developing best practices for cloud-native application development and promoting them within the organization

  • Administering NASA cloud networks and managing requests for deployment of COTS and Cloud Native applications into cloud environments

  • Writing quality code, providing quality and engaged code reviews for peers

  • Working with Managed Kubernetes offering across all three major cloud providers

  • Integrating cloud managed AI and data services with other bespoke and open-source Kubernetes applications

  • Developing best practices for cloud-native application development and promoting them within the organization

  • Identifying opportunities to abstract Prospective Project requirements and develop Enterprise-grade, multi-tenant Platform Services

  • Collaborate with NASA security and compliance teams to ensure teams are adhering to industry best practices and regulatory requirements

  • Working directly with NASA human spaceflight missions like Orion, Lunar Gateway, Artemis

  • Perform other duties as required

Qualifications - External

This position has been posted at multiple levels.Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Requisition Qualifications:

  • Typically requires a bachelors degree or equivalent certification in a related area and normally possess 10 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

  • Strong experience with Kubernetes in production

  • Ability to manage and use GitLab (preferably very proficient)

  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline tools

  • Observability Monitoring tools such as Grafana and SuperSet

  • Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code utilizing Terraform for infrastructure automation and/or open source alternatives (OpenTofu)

  • Extensive Linux experience (familiarity with Windows also preferred, but not required)

  • Expert in at least one programming language (Go and Python is preferred)

  • Experience with Python, SQL (and R is preferable)

  • Working understanding of Machine Learning Model Lifecycle management (is preferred)

Requisition Preferences:

  • Solution-oriented mindset, accepts feedback with enthusiasm

  • Effectively communicates with team members: clear status updates to direct report, regularly establishes unanimous decisions with peers

  • Self-motivated and self-managing, with strong organizational skills

  • Experience architecting and building cloud-native applications

  • Demonstrable success and confidence in owning the full project lifecycle

  • Good instincts for identifying opportunities for abstraction

  • Balances individual project development tasks at hand with overall platform and company goals

Why Join Our Team?

Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

  • Excellent personal and professional career growth

  • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable

  • Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

  • Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visitwww.wehavespaceforyou.com

  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position

  • Must be able tocomplete a U.S. government background investigation.

  • Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised

Compensation Details:

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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/26/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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