DevOps/Cloud Engineer

Overview

LMI is seeking a skilled Cloud Software Architect/Developer (Mid-Level / Journeyman) to support clients in the Colorado Springs, CO area. In this role, you will collaborate with software architects, developers, and engineers to contribute to the development of a secure, micro-service-based enterprise cloud architecture. Leveraging LMI’s advanced simulation engine, you’ll assist in developing and deploying cloud-based solutions that enable Warfighters to design, execute, and analyze simulated scenarios on both unclassified and classified networks. This system supports real-time data and asset management, providing critical insights to the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Executive Branch. This position requires a solid foundation in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud-native tools, with an eagerness to grow in an agile development environment.

 

The ideal candidate has experience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and an interest in learning about elastic cloud orchestration and DevSecOps practices. You’ll work alongside senior developers and architects to build robust cloud architectures and contribute to data-driven decision-making within the national defense landscape.

 

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services. Established as a private, not-for-profit organization in 1961, LMI is a trusted third party to federal civilian and defense agencies, free of commercial and political bias. We operate completely free of political and commercial bias, and we are entirely aligned with the goals of our clients. Our clients value our specialized services in logistics, intelligence, homeland security, health care, and energy and environment markets. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction. We offer a generous compensation package with excellent benefits that start the first day of employment. Business casual dress, flex time, and tuition reimbursement are a few of our many work-life benefits available to our employees.

Responsibilities

Security Integration:

• Implement security measures and controls within CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Familiarity with cloud security practices, encryption, identity, and access management (IAM).
• Ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) security standards and policies.

Automation and Scripting:

• Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline and enhance deployment processes.
• Utilize configuration management tools for consistent environment setup.

• Automated deployment and support of clusters.

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery. To include automation and updates with zero downtime.
• Integrate security tools and practices into CI/CD workflows to detect and mitigate risks early.
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Monitoring and Incident Response:

• Set up and maintain monitoring and logging solutions to detect and respond to incidents in real-time.
• Collaborate with security teams to investigate and remediate security incidents and breaches.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of security practices.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on security best practices and DevSecOps methodologies.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

• Utilize IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation) to manage and provision infrastructure.
• Ensure infrastructure is secure, scalable, and compliant with customer requirements.

Risk Management:

• Identify and address potential security risks and vulnerabilities throughout the development lifecycle.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies and conduct regular risk assessments.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure all systems and applications comply with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA, RMF).
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of security practices, procedures, and incident response plans.

Performance Optimization:

• Optimize performance and scalability of applications and infrastructure.
• Conduct performance testing and implement improvements as needed.
• Auto scale Ku