Senior Cloud / DevOps Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Cloud / DevOps Engineer to support secure, mission‑critical federal workloads operating within AWS GovCloud. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on engineer experienced in regulated cloud environments who can operate across infrastructure, application support, CI/CD workflows, certificate management, and secure integrations. This role requires disciplined execution, strong documentation practices, and the ability to work collaboratively with Government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain AWS GovCloud infrastructure (EC2, IAM, networking, storage)
• Manage secure Linux‑based environments
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Execute Git‑based branching and code promotion workflows
• Support secure application deployments across DEV, test, and pre‑production environments
• Manage SSL/TLS certificate lifecycle and secure communications
• Support REST API integrations and automation scripting
• Participate in vulnerability remediation and patching coordination
• Perform operational monitoring and troubleshooting
• Maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with federal stakeholders and partner organizations

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on AWS experience (GovCloud strongly preferred)
• Strong Linux systems administration skills
• Experience with IAM, least‑privilege access controls, and secure configuration
• Proficiency with Git workflows and modern CI/CD pipelines
• Experience managing SSL/TLS certificates in cloud environments
• Familiarity with REST APIs and scripting (Python preferred)
• Understanding of vulnerability management and secure system operations
• Experience working in regulated federal environments (VA, DoD, HHS, etc.)
• U.S. Citizen eligible for Public Trust

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FedRAMP or NIST 800‑53 environments
• Familiarity with ServiceNow ITSM workflows
• Exposure to automated security scanning tools
• Experience supporting production cloud workloads in healthcare or public‑sector environments

Core Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Operational discipline and change management awareness
• Clear technical communication
• Ability to work independently in secure cloud environments
• Collaborative and mission‑focused mindset

About the Company

Govatron is a dynamic, mission‑focused small business delivering innovative solutions across federal programs, real estate services, and operational support. We specialize in providing high‑quality, compliant, and efficient services that help government agencies and commercial partners achieve their objectives with confidence. Our team is known for its responsiveness, attention to detail, and commitment to meeting strict regulatory and performance standards.