Empower, Innovate, Impact! At Team A-TEK, we EMPOWER people to drive INNOVATION that IMPACTS mission!
A-TEK operates at the intersection of mission and innovation by applying our deep domain expertise across the federal markets. Embracing our digital-first strategy, A-TEK provides enhanced capabilities in application development, digital transformation, enterprise IT, and scientific services. Our solutions are designed to modernize, automate, secure, protect, and enhance the operations of our federal clients, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Our work is fueled by a passion to serve our clients’ needs and to protect the safety and welfare of Americans. That passion shapes how we nurture our most valuable asset – Our Employees. A-TEK actively cultivates the talent that drives our success and fosters a creative, challenging, and mission-driven work environment for current and future employees.
We are seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer with AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional credentials to support a federal agency in managing secure cloud infrastructure for electronic health records (EHR). In this role, you will design and implement CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and automated compliance workflows that meet the stringent security and interoperability requirements of federal health data systems.
You will collaborate with federal OCIO, cybersecurity, and data governance teams to ensure HIPAA, FedRAMP High, and FISMA compliance, while enabling secure, efficient, and cost-effective cloud operations. This role is remote with occasional travel to McLean, VA. The ability to obtain and retain a Public Trust Level 4 clearance is required for consideration.
Key Responsibilities
Pipeline & Automation
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or similar tools.
- Develop infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions with Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Integrate automated security scanning, compliance checks, and remediation into DevSecOps workflows.
Security & Compliance
- Implement AWS-native security controls (IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, KMS) to protect sensitive federal health records.
- Ensure adherence to HIPAA, FedRAMP High, FISMA, and agency-specific security frameworks.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance audits.
System Performance & Monitoring
- Monitor system performance, security posture, and cloud cost optimization.
- Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting using AWS CloudWatch, ELK, or similar tools.
- Support disaster recovery and continuity of operations planning.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional (preferred).
- 5+ years of DevSecOps experience in AWS cloud environments.
- Expertise in AWS security tools, IaC frameworks, and automation.
- Experience supporting federal healthcare data systems with EHR, FHIR, OMOP, or HL7 standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with HHS, CMS, FDA, or other public health agencies.
- Familiarity with Databricks, AWS Glue, or cloud-based data analytics platforms.
- Additional cloud or security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty).
Compensation:
- Salary Range: $140,000 – $150,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
- Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off; professional development opportunities.
A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status. Verification of education may be requested before or during the hiring process.
Top Skills
What We Do
A-TEK, and our wholly-owned subsidiary, Mackson Consulting | an A-TEK Company, are woman-owned small businesses with more than a 23-year history providing science and technology innovation. As a trusted services and solutions provider, we are a proud partner to U.S. Federal Civilian, Federal Health, and Homeland Security customers.
A-TEK, and its subsidiary, Mackson Consulting, provides high-end IT services and solutions, coupled with a scientific staffing capability that supports health and national security missions. Our customers include U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health (NIH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)), Department of Commerce (DoC), Department of Justice(DoJ), Veteran Affairs (VA), and the Library of Congress (Library).
A-TEK maintains its competitiveness by applying domain expertise across the federal markets. We provide enhanced capabilities in application development, enterprise IT, and scientific services that optimize, modernize, secure, protect, improve, and comply with customers’ needs.
A-TEK's program engagement model employs methodologies and strategies based on PMBOK and our ISO 9001:2015 certified quality assurance processes to successfully meet schedule, budget and performance objectives.
A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status.
Contract Vehicles:
NIH CIO-SP3 IT Services - HHSN316201200006W
GSA Schedule 70 - Information Technology Products and Services: GS-35F-0680K
GSA Schedule 6211 - VA Affairs-Professional & Allied Healthcare Staffing: V77P-7135
GSA Schedule 874 MOBIS - GS-10F-0099Y
