Full-Time
Lead Automation Engineer
Updated on 8/1/2026
Bowhead
1,001-5,000 employees
Federal contracting arm delivering IT services
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA
In Person
In-office in Rosslyn, with occasional travel to Herndon, Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, and the Pentagon.
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- Ten or more years of relevant technical experience, including at least four years focused on cloud automation and DevSecOps and at least six years focused on Department of Defense-aligned problem sets.
- Expertise developing and implementing automation solutions within AWS.
- Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
- Extensive experience implementing and managing Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery using tools such as GitLab.
- Deep understanding of Department of Defense security standards, hardening baselines, and compliance frameworks such as Security Technical Implementation Guides and Risk Management Framework.
- Ability to design scalable, secure, and highly available enterprise-level cloud solutions.
- Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes and virtualization technologies such as VMware.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring and leading technical teams.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and periodically twist, bend, and squat.
- Ability to maintain a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility and Special Access Program eligibility.
- United States citizenship is required for this contract.
- Serve as the lead technical engineer for designing, developing, and securing Infrastructure as Code and scripting technologies across the full system lifecycle.
- Identify manual, repetitive, or cross-functional tasks and develop automation solutions to improve team efficiency and operational quality.
- Define and enforce technical standards, architecture patterns, and design principles for automation and Infrastructure as Code solutions.
- Lead development and implementation of the target cloud solution in alignment with engineering and security best practices.
- Design, implement, and maintain Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery pipelines using tools such as GitLab for source control and automation.
- Manage and provision AWS cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools, primarily Terraform.
- Implement containerization and orchestration strategies for cloud-native workloads.
- Monitor and optimize cloud spend through cost-aware designs and automated governance tools.
- Ensure cloud deployments and operational practices adhere to security baselines, including Department of Defense security requirements and Security Technical Implementation Guides.
- Coach and train sub-teams on automation technologies, cloud best practices, DevSecOps methodologies, and security compliance.
- Collaborate with security and governance teams to ensure the environment meets federal and Department of Defense standards.
- Assist with documentation for automation architecture, security controls, and operational procedures.
- A BA/S in a relevant technical field is preferred.
- Experience with advanced Infrastructure as Code tooling such as Flux, Packer, and Terragrunt.
- Familiarity with secrets management platforms such as HashiCorp Vault.
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional or AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty certification.
Bowhead, via UIC Government Services (UICGS), provides federal contracting and government services to defense and civilian agencies. It offers IT, logistics and marine services, engineering, program management, and development and support of military training and modeling and simulations. It coordinates a family of subsidiary companies to tailor end-to-end solutions, including operations and maintenance and lifecycle support. Its goal is to help federal agencies meet missions by delivering reliable, integrated contracting services and mission-ready programs.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Alexandria, Virginia
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- GSA OASIS and 8(a) STARS III enable flexible federal IT contracting.
- 3,000 employees support nearly 300 contracts for scalability.
- Iñupiat values drive tailored engineering and logistics solutions.
What critics are saying
- 8(a) certification expires upon $150M revenue in 12-24 months.
- Delta integration fails, causing revenue loss in 6-18 months.
- DoD concentration eliminates 60-80% revenue on contract loss.
What makes Bowhead unique
- Bowhead leverages Alaska Native Corporation status for sole-source contracts.
- Bowhead operates 30+ subsidiaries across six business lines like IT and manufacturing.
- 2024 Delta acquisition adds military training and DoD space expertise.
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Company News
Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corp. (UIC) has acquired a majority interest in Delta Solutions & Strategies, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business. Delta is now part of UIC's Bowhead Family of Companies within its government services division. The acquisition, led by UIC COO Jeevan Pokharel, aims to enhance Bowhead’s growth in the Department of Defense and space sectors. Delta will gain access to more DOD and federal contracts, expanding its market and expertise.