About Aquia Inc.
Named the “#1 Best Remote Startup to Work For in 2025” by Built In, Aquia is a digital services firm specializing in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance automation for the U.S. government.
Founded by Veterans, we are passionate about making our country digitally capable and secure. Since 2021, we’ve generated millions in cost savings through cloud services and licensing optimization, enabled civil servants to double health care fraud investigations through streamlined cloud-based systems, and reduced authorization timelines by 74% through modernized security processes. Last year, we were named the 2024 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB) of the Year by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
SEC Enterprise Development Tools Support
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is advancing its modernization of enterprise development tools by transitioning from fragmented, on-premises systems to a unified, cloud-based GitHub Enterprise platform. This effort builds on earlier initiatives and supports government-wide modernization mandates, while carefully managing dependencies on existing systems.
The work involves consolidating multiple toolsets, streamlining governance, and improving developer experience, all while maintaining secure, audit-ready operations. Pilot migrations are informing a broader strategy designed to minimize disruption, preserve continuity, and accelerate secure adoption.
Beyond the technical transition, this initiative represents a broader shift toward integrated DevSecOps practices and a secure-by-default approach. By applying a user-centered and risk-aware methodology, the effort balances modernization goals with the mission-critical needs of the SEC.
Candidates must be U.S. Citizens eligible for a Public Trust Clearance.
Position Description
We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to support a hybrid role focused on both migration/security compliance and test automation. This position is critical to our Jira-to-GitHub migration effort, ensuring that pipelines, documentation, and automation processes are executed securely, accurately, and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Migration & Compliance (50%)
- Assist in the migration of workflows, pipelines, and functionality from Jira to GitHub.
- Develop and maintain security documentation to ensure compliance with organizational and federal standards.
- Validate completed migration work against requirements, ensuring proper functionality and adherence to policies.
- Maintain a detailed inventory of pipeline functionality to be migrated, tracking progress and reporting status.
- Support compliance validation and audit-readiness activities by ensuring all migration artifacts are traceable.
- Test Automation (50%)
- Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts to validate migrated-
- Support continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines by developing automated validation checks.
- Work with engineering teams to identify gaps in test coverage and implement solutions.
- Document test results, issues, and remediation steps in alignment with compliance requirements.
- Contribute to improving automation frameworks and tooling to support repeatable, reliable testing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent hands-on experience.
- 1–3 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevSecOps, or related technical role.
- Familiarity with Jira, GitHub, and cloud-native CI/CD pipelines.
- Basic understanding of security compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST, ISO).
- Experience with test automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Bash).
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to track and validate technical work.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Benefits
- Premium health care plans (90% employer-paid)
- Employee stock plan
- 100% 401k match (up to IRS annual max)
- Generous PTO package
- Personal training and development budget
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Aquia Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.
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What We Do
Aquia is a digital services firm specializing in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance automation. Since 2021, we’ve generated millions in cost savings through cloud services and licensing optimization, enabled civil servants to double health care fraud investigations through streamlined cloud-based systems, and reduced authorization timelines by 74% through modernized security processes.
As strategic advisors and engineers, we help our customers develop and deploy innovative cloud and cybersecurity technologies, adopt and implement digital transformation initiatives, and navigate complex regulatory landscapes. We believe that small businesses are uniquely positioned to disrupt the status quo and lead digital transformation efforts — and we have the past performance to prove it.
Named the 2024 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOSB) of the Year by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), we are passionate about making our country digitally capable and secure.
In addition, as an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Advanced Tier services partner and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) partner, we help our customers pursue innovation, reduce costs, and scale their operations efficiently.
Why Work With Us
We have a high concentration of incredibly smart cybersecurity talent and are committed to retaining them with a positive culture and outstanding benefits. We encourage collaboration, praise, and teamwork, and place heavy emphasis on continuous learning and development so our team can stay ahead of trends and the evolving threat landscape.
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