Job Family:
Software Development & Support
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cloud/DevOps Engineer to support the development, deployment, and operation of modern web and scientific applications used by researchers and clinicians at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the NIH. This role works at the intersection of software engineering, cloud infrastructure, and scientific research, collaborating closely with software developers, bioinformaticians, and domain experts to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure services. The position is full-time with Guidehouse and may be performed remotely or on-site in Rockville, MD.
What You Will Do:
Deploy and manage cloud resources with Terraform
Read, use, and contribute to existing in-house Hashicorp configuration language (HCL) codebases
Monitor and Manage AWS Cloud based infrastructure
Understand existing and future project specifications with a view to implementing their functionality within the cloud appropriately
Learn and become familiar with in-house CI/CD automations and best practices
Understand security boundaries, specifically in relation to Publicly Identifiable Information (PII) and respond to vulnerabilities
What You Will Need:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related information technology field OR in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a high school diploma (or equivalent) and an AWS Certified DevOps Engineer certification, with five (5) years of relevant professional experience
One (1) year of full‑time, professional experience using Terraform
Minimum four (4) years of relevant professional experience is required.
Experienced with reading, writing, and maintaining HCL with Terraform
Experienced with reading, writing, and maintaining GitHub Actions
Comfortable writing Python, and Bash (or similar) scripts
Comprehensive knowledge of AWS’s offerings
Experienced with Git and GitHub usage
Experience with Docker usage
Familiarity with Linux and command line usage
Experience reviewing and responding to security vulnerability reports
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust. Candidates must receive approved adjudication of their Public Trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active Public Trust or existing suitability are preferred.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Other CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and containerized or serverless workloads would be seen as valuable
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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What We Do
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.
