Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pantheon Data is a small business providing infrastructure resiliency, information technology, software engineering, cybersecurity, and related services to federal and commercial clients. The company is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design and operate secure AWS GovCloud platforms, support ML-enabled workloads, automate security controls in CI/CD pipelines, and administer production Amazon EKS clusters under federal compliance frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Secure Infrastructure: Design hardened AWS GovCloud environments using Terraform, ensuring alignment with NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP baselines
- Kubernetes & GitOps: Manage lifecycle, networking, and security for Amazon EKS clusters. Orchestrate deployments using Helm charts and GitOps tools (e.g., Argo CD or Flux) to ensure declarative state management
- Secure CI/CD Engineering: Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or GitLab CI/CD. Integrate and configure GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) and additional relevant tools, including CodeQL for SAST, secret scanning, and dependency review
- ML Workload Support: Deploy and scale containerized ML models and data pipelines, optimizing performance and observability in regulated environments
Skills
- * Professional Experience: 3+ years in DevSecOps/DevOps with a focus on production AWS environments
- * CI/CD Expertise: Proven experience building enterprise-grade pipelines with GitHub Actions or other CI/CD tools and deep technical knowledge of code security tools
- * Container Orchestration: Deep hands-on expertise with Amazon EKS, including cluster hardening, OCI-compliant image management, and Helm package management
- * Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency in Terraform (modular design, state management) for complex networking and security stacks
- * Federal Compliance: Practical understanding of NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, or DoD RMF and their application to technical configurations in GovCloud
- * Automation: Scripting proficiency in Python or Bash for operational automation and security tooling
- * Certification: Current AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Security - Specialty
- * Ability to work effectively remotely in cross-functional teams
- * Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work
- * Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
- * At least one current AWS certification recommended, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or AWS Certified Security
- Secret Clearance is required for continued employment
- * 3+ years of professional, hands-on experience in a DevOps or DevSecOps engineering role, including responsibility for production or pre-production environments
Benefits
- Remote work flexibility: “Work Location: Reston, VA - Remote”
- SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, allowing employees to specify an amount of pre-tax wages to be paid directly to their SmarTrip account.
- In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position.
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