AWS DevOps Engineer

Location: McLean, Virginia, United States

Department: Technical Solutions

Workplace: on_site

Description

TLA is seeking an experienced and motivated AWS DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our cloud infrastructure on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on professional with expertise in automation, continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices, and a strong background in managing production-level AWS environments. This role involves close collaboration with development and operations teams to streamline our software development lifecycle, ensure system reliability, and optimize infrastructure costs and performance.

Key Responsibilities

·         Design, implement, and manage scalable, highly available, and secure AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.

·         Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processes using tools like Jenkins, AWS Code Pipeline, and GitLab CI.

·         Collaborate with software development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration, smooth deployments, and efficient troubleshooting of production issues.

·         Implement and manage containerization and orchestration using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (Amazon ECS/EKS).

·         Define and deploy systems for monitoring, logging, and alerting on the AWS platform using tools like AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana.

·         Ensure security best practices are integrated throughout the development lifecycle, managing IAM roles and policies, and implementing robust security controls.

·         Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues across various application domains and platforms, performing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.

·         Evaluate new technology alternatives and vendor products, recommending enhancements for architecture and processes to drive continuous improvement.

·         Manage disaster recovery design and deployment strategies across different regions.

Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for systems, processes, and operational procedures.

Requirements

·         Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

·         Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience in provisioning, operating, and managing AWS environments.

·         Proficiency in core AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and SQS.

·         Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.

·         Strong scripting and programming skills in languages such as Python, Bash, Shell, or Ruby.

·         Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline) and version control systems (Git/GitHub).

·         Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

·         Strong background in Linux/Unix system administration.

·         Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Certifications

·         AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

·         AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional

·         Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or related Kubernetes certification

CompTIA Security+ or other relevant security certifications.

Benefits

At TLA, we build solutions that matter—supporting national security missions through technology innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Our team is passionate about leveraging modern technologies to deliver impactful, mission-focused outcomes for our customers.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and federal holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Education and certification reimbursement
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Employee referral bonuses and team events

TLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.