Senior Cloud Engineer - Citadel

Senior Cloud / DevOps Engineer – DISA Citadel Support

Full-Time  Ft. Meade, MD

Active Secret clearance required

 

 

 

Referral Bonus: $1,000

Sign-on bonus: up to $2,500

 

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Cloud/DevOps Engineer to support the Defense Information Systems Agency Citadel mission by designing, automating, securing, and maintaining modern enterprise infrastructure and cloud-based platforms in a highly secure DoD environment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with expertise in cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and DevSecOps practices. This role will work closely with systems engineers, software developers, cybersecurity teams, and government stakeholders to modernize infrastructure and improve operational efficiency across mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments supporting DISA Citadel operations
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate application and infrastructure deployments
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or similar tools
• Build and maintain containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes
• Automate system provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, and operational workflows
• Support DevSecOps initiatives by integrating security controls and compliance checks into deployment pipelines
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with RMF, STIG, and DoD security standards
• Monitor platform performance, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and optimize system reliability and scalability
• Support cloud migration, modernization, and technology refresh initiatives
• Develop technical documentation, SOPs, architecture diagrams, and deployment procedures
• Participate in incident response, disaster recovery planning, and operational readiness activities
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices and continuous improvement efforts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, platform engineering, or systems automation
• Experience supporting DoD or federal government environments
• Strong experience with:
• AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments
• CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
• Terraform, Ansible, or similar IaC/configuration management tools
• Kubernetes, OpenShift, and container orchestration technologies
• Linux administration and shell scripting
• Monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, or Grafana
• Experience implementing DevSecOps and automated security practices
• Understanding of RMF, STIG compliance, ACAS, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
• Active Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 certification
• Active Secret clearance required

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes, or Terraform certifications
• Experience supporting enterprise DISA or mission-critical defense systems
• Familiarity with Platform One, Iron Bank, or DoD cloud initiatives
• Experience with serverless architectures and microservices design
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles
• Experience supporting classified cloud environments

Desired Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced operational environments
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Strong understanding of automation-first operational models
• Ability to balance mission priorities, operational support, and engineering modernization efforts

Why Join Us

• Support mission-critical national defense operations
• Work with advanced cloud and DevSecOps technologies
• Opportunity to influence modernization and automation initiatives
• Collaborative engineering environment with career growth opportunities
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

About Semper Valens Solutions:

Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineerin