DevOps Engineer

stackArmor is a fast growing company specializing in security, and cloud migration services with a strong emphasis on compliance. We are seeking talented and enthusiastic engineers to join our growing team. In this role, you will help us migrate, manage, and automate key security and operations functions.

We are seeking talented DevSecOps Engineers, to be part of our team of cloud, security, and compliance experts, playing a crucial role in ensuring the security, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of AWS-based applications and systems. If you’re passionate about cloud security, infrastructure-as-code and DevOps with the skills & experience to back it up, we would love to have you on board.

Responsibilities/Duties:

As a leading consulting firm specializing in secure cloud solutions, stackArmor is seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our growing team. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure for our diverse client base, with a strong focus on Kubernetes using Amazon EKS and a focus on Terraform for Infrastructure as Code. This role requires strong client-facing skills and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Consult with clients to understand their business requirements and technical needs related to cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices.
• Design, implement, and maintain Kubernetes-based infrastructure using Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) for various client projects.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC), with a primary focus on Terraform, ensuring consistency and repeatability across client environments.
• Collaborate with client development teams to improve application deployment and release processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues on AWS for clients, ensuring high availability and uptime.
• Monitor system performance using Amazon CloudWatch, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for optimization and scalability within the AWS ecosystem for our clients.
• Implement and maintain robust monitoring and logging solutions using Amazon CloudWatch Logs, Splunk, or similar, customized to client requirements.
• Contribute to the development of internal best practices and methodologies for AWS and DevOps consulting.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS and DevOps trends and technologies.
• Participate in after-hours support as needed for client projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• US Citizen with an existing US Government Public Trust clearance or the ability to hold such a clearance with the ability to pass background checks.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on AWS.
• Demonstrable experience in a consulting or client-facing role especially in the public sector, government space.
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture and concepts, specifically within the context of EKS.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing applications on Amazon EKS.
• Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Go).
• Experience with AWS CI/CD services (CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy).
• Strong expertise in Terraform for managing AWS infrastructure is essential.
• Solid understanding of core AWS services (EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, etc.).
• Understanding of networking concepts and protocols within the AWS environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate).
• Kubernetes certifications (e.g., CKA, CKAD, CKS).
• Experience with AWS managed databases (e.g., RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora).
• Experience with AWS security best practices (e.g., IAM roles and policies, security groups, AWS WAF).
• Deep understanding of Terraform modules, state management, and best practices for large-scale deployments.
• Experience working with multiple clients concurrently.
• Experience developing proposals and statements of work.
• Experience with other IaC tools (e.g., Ansible, Pulumi) is a plus.
• Familiarity with or experience using: JFrog Artifactory / GitLab / GitHub / Splunk Cloud / Atlassian products