Cloud/DevOps Engineer, Chantilly

Northstrat is seeking an experienced and driven Cloud/DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4+ years of experience in building, deployment, release automation, or orchestration, along with expertise in supporting cloud applications and infrastructures across platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud. They should have hands‑on experience with infrastructure‑as‑code environments, automated configurations, large‑scale software deployments, and continuous integration/delivery processes, as well as proficiency in containerization tools such as Docker, OpenShift, or Kubernetes.

The ideal candidate will be capable of designing, deploying and maintaining scalable cloud‑native infrastructure using Hashi Corp Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Terragrunt, and should also be proficient with Linux OS and bash scripting. This role demands a self‑starter who can work in an Agile sprint‑based environment and interpret requirements epics intostories and execute those pointed stories producing high‑quality cloud infrastructure platforms for software developers.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define, design, and implement cloud infrastructure

Administration of cloud infrastructure using Rancher and Elastic

Apply Agile sprint‑based methodologies including program increment planning

Troubleshoot infrastructure deployments at the node and pod level

Contribute to architectural decisions and the evolution of our tech stack

Required Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma or GED

At least 4+ years of relevant experience

Experience with AWS command line and console, Lambda, KMS, workspaces, etc.

Required certification Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA‑Security, or GSEC

Must have an active or current Top‑Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI) and a polygraph (CIP)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering

Experience with Hashi Corp tools such as Terraform and Terragrunt

Scripting abilities in languages like Bash, PowerShell, or Python

Knowledge of Karpenter, Valkey, Velero, Networks

Familiarity with protocols including JSON and XML

An understanding of frameworks like OWASP or DevSecOps

A cloud certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, Google Cloud Architect, or MCSE– Cloud Platform)

Ability to be read into special access programs

Northstrat is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status.

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