AWS DevOps Engineer

Company: Atlas Technologies, Inc.
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: May 20, 2025

Job Description:

Career Opportunities with Atlas Technologies, Inc.Atlas Technologies is seeking a skilled and motivated AWS DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic IT team and contribute to the design, deployment, and optimization of mission-critical AWS infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in DevOps practices, cloud automation, and DoD security compliance to ensure our enterprise-wide human resources system remains secure, scalable, and resilient.Travel up to 10%You Will:

• Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using AWS native services to support rapid and secure software delivery.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
• Ensure DoD security compliance by implementing and maintaining STIG-hardened environments, including regular security posture reviews, vulnerability assessments, and remediation actions.
• Maintain system integrity through patch management, configuration baselines, and ongoing monitoring to meet DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Collaborate with security and operations teams to enforce governance policies, access control, encryption, and logging.
• Optimize system performance and costs through proactive monitoring, alerting, and tuning of AWS resources.
• Develop custom automation scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to support build, deploy, monitoring, and security hardening workflows.
• Support disaster recovery planning, implement backup strategies, and test recovery scenarios for continuity of operations.You Have:
  • A minimum of a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level Security Clearance or be able to obtain an interim security clearance prior to hire date
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
  • Proven experience as an AWS DevOps Engineer, with exposure to Oracle-backed systems
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Hands-on experience applying DoD STIGs and hardening AWS infrastructure accordingly
  • Strong knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, IAM, etc.)
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud security frameworksPreferred:
    • Experience with multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
    • Familiarity with DISA STIG Viewer, SCAP tools, or ACAS for security assessments
    • Experience with centralized logging, SIEM tools, and incident response workflows
    • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
    • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
    • Attention to detail with a focus on delivering secure, high-quality solutionsWant to hear more? Read on to see what our Team Members say about their experience:"Atlas Tech has the culture, trust, and fairness that you expect of the best of communities. I feel lucky to be part of their amazing journey of growth as a standout organization." - Syed"You are not just a number here at Atlas. I have been with Atlas for over 13 years now I can say that Atlas displays a genuine interest in its employees. This is evidenced in its commitment to mentoring every employee and providing educational paths for each employee's personal and professional growth within the company." - IanAtlas Tech is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and respected.
      
      Accessibility & AccommodationsAtlas Tech strives to make our website, www.atlas-tech.com , accessible to all users. If you need assistance completing the application process or require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hr.recruiter@atlas-tech.com.
      
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