Designs, automates, and operates secure enterprise AWS (including GovCloud) and hybrid-cloud environments. Builds IaC, CI/CD and GitOps pipelines, manages Kubernetes/EKS/ECS and container platforms, executes cloud migrations, administers RHEL/Windows servers, enforces DoD/FedRAMP security controls, provides Tier III operations, and leads engineering teams supporting mission-critical government workloads.
True Zero Technologies, a veteran-owned small business, was founded on the principle that the purposeful enablement of people and technology in an organization directly ties to the quality of its outcomes. True Zero recognizes that those outcomes begin and end with our people, and that is what we have built a community of like-minded, driven, and passionate individuals and innovators who are aligned in a common goal of delivering top-tier services to our customers. Our culture and commitment have been recognized through numerous accolades, including being named one of the Best Places to Work in 2023 in two categories (“Prosperous and Thriving” ($5MM–$50MM in gross revenue) and “Mid-Atlantic Region” (DC, DE, MD, NC, VA, WV)), and again in 2025 as a Best Places to Work honoree. In addition, True Zero earned coveted spots on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America in 2022, 2023, and 2025, a testament to our sustained growth driven by our people-first approach and unwavering dedication to excellence.
The Senior Cloud / DevSecOps Engineer designs, engineers, automates, and operates secure enterprise cloud and hybrid-cloud environments supporting mission-critical government workloads. This role provides technical leadership across AWS GovCloud, cloud architecture, infrastructure automation, container platforms, CI/CD, DevSecOps, application migration, and cloud operations, with responsibility for delivering scalable and repeatable infrastructure while maintaining strict federal and DoD security requirements.
The engineer develops standardized cloud hosting and deployment models, integrates AWS IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS capabilities with enterprise COTS/GOTS applications, and enables development and delivery teams through infrastructure-as-code and automated deployment pipelines. The position also supports application and infrastructure migrations, Kubernetes-based platforms, Windows and RHEL systems, operational sustainment, and continuous improvement across large multi-account cloud environments.
Job Responsibilities
- AWS Cloud Architecture & AWS GovCloud – Design, provision, optimize, and operate enterprise AWS environments across large multi-account architectures, including both GovCloud and commercial AWS partitions. Experience supporting AWS environments spanning hundreds of accounts and mission workloads.
- Infrastructure as Code & Automation – Extensive experience with AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, Python, Bash, PowerShell, and Ansible for repeatable infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational automation.
- DevSecOps & CI/CD – Design and support end-to-end CI/CD capabilities, pipeline automation, GitOps practices, secure software delivery, artifact management, and integration of AWS-native and third-party COTS technologies.
- Container Platforms & Orchestration – Engineer and operate Kubernetes, Amazon EKS, Amazon ECS, and Dockerenvironments supporting enterprise, single-tenant, and multi-tenant workloads.
- Cloud & Application Migration – Plan and execute migrations from on-premises infrastructure to AWS-hosted environments, including lift-and-shift migrations, infrastructure modernization, customer onboarding, technical refreshes, and system decommissioning.
- Hybrid Cloud Engineering – Design and maintain infrastructure spanning AWS GovCloud, AWS Commercial, Microsoft Azure Government, on-premises environments, and other government cloud platforms.
- Windows & Linux Engineering – Engineer, administer, secure, and troubleshoot RHEL and Windows Server systems supporting enterprise applications and mission services.
- Cloud Security & Compliance – Implement infrastructure according to DoD RMF, DISA STIGs, SRGs, FedRAMP, and AWS security best practices while partnering with cybersecurity teams to maintain compliant system baselines.
- Cloud-Native & Enterprise Application Integration – Integrate AWS IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services with enterprise COTS/GOTS applications and develop standardized hosting models for reusable customer solutions.
- Enterprise Cloud Operations – Provide Tier III engineering, production support, infrastructure optimization, disaster recovery, troubleshooting, monitoring, maintenance, and operational sustainment for mission-critical environments.
- Technical Leadership – Lead engineering teams, coordinate workloads, establish technical standards, and collaborate with government leadership, architects, cybersecurity personnel, program managers, application teams, and other stakeholders.
- Enterprise Tooling – Experience supporting technologies including Jenkins, Splunk, Prisma Cloud, CyberArk, Okta, Keycloak, Jira, Confluence, ACAS, HBSS, LogRhythm, Active Directory, DNS, and related enterprise platforms.
- Agile & Project Delivery – Experience with Azure Boards, Jira, Confluence, Agile/Scrum methodologies, engineering lifecycle management, customer onboarding, and cross-functional technical delivery.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate
- AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- AWS Certified AI Practitioner
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- CompTIA Project+
- CompTIA Security+
Preferred Certifications:
We’re actively searching for talented security and technology practitioners who are ready to experience the True Zero difference. As a True Zero team member, you'll enjoy:
- Competitive salary, paid twice per month
- Best in class medical coverage
- 100% of medical premiums covered by True Zero
- Company wide new business incentive programs
- Contribution Incentives (i.e. white papers, blog posts, internal webinars, etc.)
- 3 weeks of PTO starting + 11 Paid Holidays Annually
- 401k Program with 100% company match on the first 4%
- Monthly reimbursement of Cell Phone and Home Internet costs
- Paternity/Maternity Leave
- Investment in training and certifications to broaden and deepen your technical skills
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