Operations Engineer
Core
Tier 2 Operations Engineer managing cloud platform environments, deploying applications, automating processes, and serving as the primary escalation point for the service desk.
Role type
Senior IC Operations Engineer (Cloud/DevOps)
Builds
Commercial and custom software applications, automated job schedules, and optimized cloud solutions on AWS and Kubernetes.
Domain
US Federal Government / Defense / Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Linux and Windows administration, Kubernetes cluster management, AWS Cloud Services (EC2, EKS, S3, Workspaces), PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC), Group Policy Objects (GPO), incident response, system patching, Jira tracking, automation scripting
Preferred skills
Python scripting, Bash scripting, Agile methodologies, leadership experience, AWS Cloud Practitioner certification, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Technologies
AWS (EC2, EKS, S3, Workspaces), Kubernetes, Docker, PowerShell, GPO, Jira
Responsibilities
Serve as primary escalation point for complex troubleshooting (applications, virtual workspaces, network, performance); Administer and maintain Windows systems using DSC and GPO; Oversee Kubernetes clusters in private-cloud settings; Deploy and maintain software on AWS Cloud Services; Collaborate with Cyber Security and Engineering teams; Automate routine operational tasks; Track issues and communicate status via Jira
Seniority
Mid-level (3+ years experience)