The Role
Design, maintain, and automate cloud platform services and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) across AWS and OpenShift. Implement DevSecOps practices, integrate enterprise authentication, monitor logs and performance, enforce security/hardening, support A&A compliance, and participate in SAFe/Scrum teams to improve reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Summary Generated by Built In
About INflow Federal - founded in 2013, INflow Federal is a mission-driven small business delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of War (DoW) and Joint Force operations across 20+ states. Our strength comes from our people - especially the Veterans who make up over 50% of our workforce. Through our Veteran Outreach Program and employee-first culture, we invest deeply in professional growth, well-being, and innovation. Known for our agility, transparency, and integrity, INflow combines real-world experience with emerging technologies like AI/ML to help our customers lead in a rapidly evolving defense landscape. We empower both our employees and mission partners to stay ahead - driving smarter, faster, and more secure outcomes.
In this role, you'll join our Common Operations Release Environment (CORE) team, providing high-quality, cost-effective cloud solutions to our clients. Be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise in cloud operations will drive significant enhancements in the efficiency and effectiveness of our customers' operations. As a Cloud Engineer on our team, you will be responsible for distributed and managed services automating the installation, configuration, and maintenance of platform services.
If you are ready to take on challenging projects, collaborate with top-tier engineers, and contribute to the future of technology, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to empower federal agencies with powerful, integrated solutions. Here, your work is more than a job—it's a journey in innovation. With opportunities to work on high-impact projects, access to the latest technologies, and a culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration, INflow Federal is where your expertise can truly make a difference.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain and improve existing build and deployment processes using CI/CD tools to automate and optimize service deployments within development, test, and production systems.
- Integrate with enterprise authentication services.
- Maintain and improve existing infrastructure (build out autoscaling, support new services, optimize for cost efficiencies/authentication/search, etc.).
- Manage and aggregate server logs and monitor for security and system related incidents.
- Monitor and analyze system performance, such as server load and resource usage.
- Apply configuration management disciplines to maintain software revisions, security patches, hardening, and documentation, along with maintaining documentation and ensuring continuity of recurring tasks.
- Enforce best practices for security and reliability, and drive security initiatives, like access control and vulnerability testing.
- Work with A&A Teams to maintain security requirements for operation of systems.
- Follow up on engineering tasks for operational solutions, and validate completion.
- Participate in SAFe and Scrum development teams and meetings.
Required Skills:
- AWS serverless infrastructure components.
- Willing to learn cross-domain services available at NGA.
- A working understanding of TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Bash.
- Multi-platform integration (connecting processes and services between AWS, GitLab, OpenShift, Nexus, Self Service).
- GitLab CI/CD pipelines, typically centered around deploying or updating applications/services in OpenShift or AWS.
- Strong understanding of DevSecOps and software/application development processes.
- Understanding of GitLab or other DevSecOps/Continuous Integration tools.
- Knowledge of network technologies, common infrastructure components, load balancers, firewalls, virtual and physical infrastructure design.
Desired Skills:
- Background as a system administrator.
- Cross Domain engineering.
- AWS Diode.
- Understanding of access management and security groups (i.e. IAM, S3 bucket, SSH, VPN, etc.).
- Ability to write and use unit and functional testing.
- Experience using Jira and Confluence.
- Security+ Certification.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Programming, Science, Engineering or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
Required Clearance
- Active DoD TS/SCI
Other Notes
- Some travel may be required: Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. This is subject to change at the direction of the customer.
- If accommodation is needed with your application or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at 703-594-8601.
- Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must have willingness to perform duties not listed in the job description as required by INflow and our customer.
Citizenship Requirements
* Please note that INflow Federal is a defense contractor. Pursuant to our government contracts, candidates must be US Citizens to be considered for employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer Diversity and Inclusion
INflow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job applicants and employees are evaluated solely on job-related qualifications and experience.
Skills Required
- Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Programming, Science, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with AWS serverless infrastructure components
- Working knowledge of TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, and Bash
- Experience with GitLab and GitLab CI/CD pipelines
- Experience deploying/updating applications/services in OpenShift or AWS
- Multi-platform integration experience (AWS, GitLab, OpenShift, Nexus)
- Strong understanding of DevSecOps and CI/CD/software development processes
- Knowledge of network technologies, load balancers, firewalls, and infrastructure design
- Experience integrating with enterprise authentication services and maintaining security controls
- Experience managing/aggregating logs, monitoring, and responding to security/system incidents
- Experience applying configuration management, patching, hardening, and documentation practices
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (some travel may be required)
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Willingness to perform duties not listed and follow customer direction
- Background as a system administrator
- Cross-domain engineering experience (federal/NGA environments)
- Familiarity with AWS Diode and cross-domain solutions
- Understanding of access management and security groups (IAM, S3 bucket permissions, SSH, VPN)
- Experience writing and using unit and functional tests
- Experience using Jira and Confluence
- Security+ certification
- Experience participating in SAFe and Scrum teams
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The Company
What We Do
INflow Federal was founded in 2013. The “INflow difference” begins with a simple belief encompassing the importance of employee culture. We are obsessed with our people and have demonstrated year-over-year that our employee-focused approach leads to customer success. As a leading Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) innovator, we offer proven expertise in Network Modernization, Cybersecurity, Digital Modernization and Joint Force Mission Operations. We serve our federal government customers in over 20 states domestically to include the United States Navy (USN), United States Marine Corps (USMC), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and Joint Forces. At INflow, US Military Veterans have continuously paved the path ahead for our customers. We developed a homegrown “Veteran Outreach Program” focused around attracting and hiring transitioning military personnel and has resulted in veterans representing over 50% of our company. Simplifying the customer experience requires everyone within our organization to work together. Our leadership communicates transparently with our team on a regular basis with a commitment to do the right thing for all those we serve. Our customers recognize doing business with INflow means working with people who consistently deliver with agility, passion and integrity. This is how INflow continues to evolve, grow and accompany our customers into the future of mission systems and operations. Visit us at www.INflowFed.com.
