Cloud/DevOps Engineer

Northstrat is seeking an experienced and driven Cloud/DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4+ years of experience in building, deployment, release automation, or orchestration, along with expertise in supporting cloud applications and infrastructures across platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud. They should have hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code environments, automated configurations, large-scale software deployments, and continuous integration/delivery processes, as well as proficiency in containerization tools such as Docker, OpenShift, or Kubernetes.

The ideal candidate will be capable of designing, deploying and maintaining scalable cloud-native infrastructure using Hashi Corp Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Terragrunt, and should also be proficient with Linux OS and bash scripting. This role demands a self-starter who can work in an Agile sprint-based environment and interpret requirements epics into stories and execute those pointed stories producing high-quality cloud infrastructure platforms for software developers.

Key Responsibilities:

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement cloud infrastructure

· Administration of cloud infrastructure using Rancher and Elastic

· Apply Agile sprint-based methodologies including program increment planning

· Troubleshoot infrastructure deployments at the node and pod level

· Contribute to architectural decisions and the evolution of our tech stack

Requirements:
• Must have a high school diploma or GED

• At least 4+ years of relevant experience

• Experience with AWS command line and console, Lambda, KMS, workspaces, etc.

• Required certification Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC

• Must have an active or current Top-Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI) and a polygraph (CIP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering

• Experience with Hashi Corp tools such as Terraform and Terragrunt

• Scripting abilities in languages like Bash, PowerShell, or Python

• Knowledge of Karpenter, Valkey, Velero, Networks

• Familiarity with protocols including JSON and XML

• An understanding of frameworks like OWASP or DevSecOps

• A cloud certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, Google Cloud Architect, or MCSE – Cloud Platform)

• Ability to be read into special access programs

Benefits:
Work/Life Balance

Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.

Flex Time

Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example: John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John’s IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st.

Individual Benefits Account (IBA)

To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset – the employee.

The purpose of the IBA is to provide attractive benefits to all full-time employees of Northstrat on a flexible basis that enables each covered employee to select a package that best suits his or her needs. Whether those needs are paid time off, medical expenses, prescription drug expenses, cash disbursement, or a combination of any of these, the IBA provides flexibility to help you meet your specific goals. The IBA can be used for such things as:

IBA Benefits accrue each month in the amount equivalent to 50% of the employee’s monthly compensation rate. That is, the effective dollar amount of this accrual is in addition to an employee’s salary.

Profit Sharing Plan (PSP)

The PSP is a qualified retirement plan that Northstrat funds quarterly on the employee’s behalf through the IBA in the amount equivalent to 25% (up to the IRS contribution limit) of the employee’s compensation. That is, of the 50% accrual in the IBA, half of the amount accrued is applied to the PSP.

Lifelong Learning

Our culture promotes and nurtures a growth environment. We hire and scale rapidly to meet the needs of our partner customers. Through periodic company sponsored training events, and the ability to use IBA funds for reimbursement of work-related education expenses you will have the opportunity to continually grow your skills and abilities.

Bring Your True Self

We embrace diversity and encourage inclusion. We support employee led interest groups and challenge our employees to support others and be their best self. We are so true to our beliefs that we offer employee referral incentives. When you like it here, your friends and family will too!

Northstrat is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status.