DevOps Cloud Engineer– Federal Programs (Remote)
techfocusDenver, CO
today
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About Tech Focus LLCAt Tech Focus, we build secure, scalable cloud and infrastructure systems for U.S. federal agencies—supporting mission-critical environments across organizations such as the Department of Defense (DoD) and civilian agencies. You won’t be maintaining legacy systems or working on isolated environments. You’ll design and operate production cloud infrastructure at scale, where security, reliability, and performance are critical. We are expanding our Dev Ops and Cloud Engineering team to support active and upcoming federal programs in cloud modernization, secure infrastructure, and mission systems.
The Role:
We are building a talent pipeline of skilled Dev Ops and Cloud Engineers to support active and upcoming federal contracts. You will be matched to specific task orders based on your skills and clearance level.
What You'll Do:
• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines (Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI, Jenkins) for federal software programs• Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS, Open Shift, Anthos) in secure government cloud• Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, and AWS CDK• Administer AWS Gov Cloud, Azure Government, and GCP for FISMA-Moderate and FedRAMP-authorized systems• Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting using EFK stack, Prometheus, Grafana, and Splunk• Support cybersecurity operations, including vulnerability scanning (Tenable/Nessus), STIG compliance, and ATO/SSP documentation.• Support incident response, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations planning
What We're Looking For
Required:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (equivalent experience considered)• 3+ years of Dev Ops or cloud engineering in production environments• Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP — ideally in government or regulated environments• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (Git Lab, Git Hub, Jenkins) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)• Experience with IaC: Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent• Strong Linux administration and scripting (Python, Bash, Power Shell)
Strongly Preferred:
• Experience with FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, or RMF compliance• AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer, Azure Dev Ops Engineer Expert, or equivalent certification• Experience with Tenable Security Center or Nessus vulnerability management Bonus Points• Active federal security clearance (Secret or Top Secret strongly preferred)• Experience with Kubernetes in production environments (EKS, AKS, or Open Shift)• Experience with HPC or large-scale computing environments• Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) implementation experience
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive salary based on experience and clearance level + comprehensive benefits (health, 401k, PTO)
How to Apply:
We review applications on a rolling basis and match candidates to active contract opportunities:• Email your resume to: lwang@techfocususa.com• Subject line: Dev Ops/Cloud Engineer — [Your Name]• Include your clearance level (if any) and cloud certifications• Optional: Link to Git Hub or portfolio of infrastructure projects Tech Focus LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. U.S. citizenship or work authorization preferred for federal projects.
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