Senior Cloud Automation Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree and 12 or more years of experience, or commensurate experience.
- At least 3 years of hands-on Terraform experience.
- Strong proficiency with Ansible.
- Experience with both AWS and Azure.
- Experience with AWS Lambda and Azure Logic Apps.
- Hands-on experience building pipelines with GitHub Actions.
- Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Strong knowledge of Git and GitHub workflows.
- Deep understanding of cloud networking concepts and protocols.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, and routing protocols.
- Experience with network troubleshooting tools and methodologies.
- Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements.
- Understanding of Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch and Azure Monitor.
- Familiarity with API development and integration.
- Understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.
- Ability to document technical processes clearly and concisely.
- Ability to obtain and hold DEA suitability.
- Secret clearance is required.
- Design, develop, and maintain Terraform modules for multi-cloud infrastructure provisioning.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code best practices and standards across the organization.
- Create and maintain Ansible playbooks for configuration management and application deployment.
- Build reusable, modular automation frameworks for use across multiple projects.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure templates and blueprints for common deployment patterns.
- Automate manual processes to improve efficiency and reduce human error.
- Deploy and manage infrastructure across AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
- Implement and optimize AWS services including EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, RDS, and CloudFormation.
- Implement and optimize Azure services including VMs, Storage, Logic Apps, Functions, and ARM templates.
- Design and implement serverless solutions using AWS Lambda and Azure Logic Apps.
- Manage cloud networking components including VPCs, subnets, security groups, and routing.
- Implement cloud security best practices and compliance controls.
- Design and implement automated deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions.
- Build continuous integration and continuous deployment workflows for infrastructure and applications.
- Create automated testing frameworks for infrastructure validation.
- Implement pipeline security scanning and compliance checks.
- Develop rollback and recovery mechanisms for failed deployments.
- Optimize pipeline performance and reliability.
- Design and implement cloud network architectures across AWS and Azure.
- Configure VPNs, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, and hybrid connectivity solutions.
- Implement network security controls including firewalls, NSGs, and NACLs.
- Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues.
- Design and implement load balancing and traffic management solutions.
- Manage DNS, routing, and network monitoring.
- Diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure and automation issues.
- Perform root cause analysis on deployment failures and system outages.
- Provide technical support and guidance to development teams.
- Monitor infrastructure health and performance metrics.
- Implement proactive alerting and monitoring solutions.
- Document troubleshooting procedures and known issues.
- Develop and document repeatable processes for infrastructure deployment.
- Create standardized workflows and procedures for common tasks.
- Establish best practices for cloud automation and Infrastructure as Code development.
- Conduct code reviews and provide feedback on automation scripts.
- Mentor team members on automation tools and techniques.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer Associate certification.
- Azure Administrator or Developer Associate certification.
- HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate certification.
- GitHub Actions or GitHub Certified expertise.
- Experience with multi-cloud deployment strategies.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks including FedRAMP, NIST, and CIS.
- Experience with infrastructure testing tools including Terratest, InSpec, and Pester.
- Familiarity with GitOps practices and tools.
- Previous experience in DevOps or Cloud Engineering roles.
- Experience with cost optimization and FinOps practices.
About the company
GovCIO provides IT services and digital solutions to the U.S. federal government, including IT modernization, digital services, data analytics, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and management consulting. It wins prime federal contracts and delivers a full range of services through its business units—Health and Civilian Agencies, National Security Solutions, and Veteran and Enterprise Technology Solutions—along with GovCIO Media & Research. The company differentiates itself by expanding through strategic investments and acquisitions, such as WCAS’s stake and the Salient CRGT purchase, and by targeting federal health, national security, and civilian agencies under major contract vehicles like VA T4NG2. Its goal is to help the government transform and modernize its IT landscape with mission-critical technology and analytics capabilities.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2010
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What believers are saying
- GovCIO won DHS USCIS NEON II in December 2025, worth $163.4 million.
- GovCIO won a $389.7 million VA IT support order running through August 2027.
- GovCIO secured Navy NETSAFA RSNF support on March 19, 2026, expanding defense reach.
What critics are saying
- GovCIO lost GAO's IT services recompete to SAIC on January 12, 2026.
- VA concentration exposes revenue; SoldierPoint's CCIN and VHA work depend on agency budgets.
- A VA recompete loss could gut GovCIO's core health IT franchise by 2027.
What makes GovCIO unique
- WCAS-backed GovCIO bought SoldierPoint in September 2025, deepening VA telehealth capabilities.
- GovCIO controls VA's $2 billion CCIN telehealth IDIQ after SoldierPoint acquisition.
- GovCIO's 3,487-person workforce and Salient CRGT heritage support broad federal delivery.
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