Junior Developer Operations Engineer Jobs in Yorktown, VA

Job Description Everforth ECS is seeking a Sr Cloud DevOps Engineer to work in our Arlington, VA office / remote . The Sr. Cloud DevOps Engineer will provide technical leadership to a team of engineers and is responsible for the design, implementation, and operations and maintenance (O&M) of the multi-tenant Web Content Management as a Service (WCMaaS) platform. This includes managing all aspects of the underlying infrastructure, such as servers and storage. The Senior Cloud Engineer will work to continuously enhance the platform, leveraging secure, scalable, cost-effective, and operationally sustainable cloud solutions. This role requires deep expertise in cloud services, infrastructure automation, DevSecOps, open-source ecosystems, enterprise solution design, and software and infrastructure engineering practices. The ideal candidate brings strong technical leadership, the ability to engage with a diverse set of stakeholders, and the ability to adapt solutions to evolving requirements and priorities. The Senior Cloud Engineer will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to establishing best practices that enhance delivery processes across teams. Cloud Engineering & Architecture * Independently apply a wide set of engineering disciplines for planning, design, analysis, coding, testing, roll-out, and support of information systems architectures. * Continuously optimize AWS cloud platform services across all integration points. * Serve as a technical SME for cloud services, providers, and platforms. * Lead solution-architecting sessions that evaluate tradeoffs between design, risk, and cost. Collaboration & Delivery * Interact closely with key project stakeholders to design, plan, and implement operationally sustainable solutions. * Work closely with the technical team to deliver proposed designs. * Provide thought leadership and design leadership across engineering efforts. * Problem-solve technical challenges as they arise and adjust solutions based on discoveries or new requirements. * Provide regular updates to leadership. * Develop implementation plans reflecting required steps and timeline as well as assigning ownership. Continuous Improvement & Organizational Impact * Leverage a data-driven approach to continuous solution, organizational, and workforce improvement. * Optimize performance across multiple teams by suggesting delivery-process improvements aligned to evolving best practices and project context. * Contribute to the professional development of junior engineers through oversight and mentorship. Salary Range: $180,000 - $205,000 Required Skills * U.S. citizenship required * Ability to pass a Public Trust investigation. * Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. * Minimum of 12 years of related experience. * Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Engineer, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE). * Related experience demonstrating a broad background in: * Cloud services * Infrastructure automation * DevSecOps * Open-source ecosystems * Application programming * Service-oriented architecture * Enterprise architecture * Deep working knowledge of cloud development platforms, including: * IT operations, virtualization, and containerization * Networking and storage * Disaster recovery * Security policy and controls implementation * System management and data migration * Expertise in enterprise solution design, SOA models, and approaches to enterprise cloud architectures. * Strong awareness of current industry trends in application and cloud architectures. * Significant expertise in public, private, and hybrid cloud technologies (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS). * Proficiency in Linux and Ansible. * Strong written and oral communication skills and excellent client-interaction skills. * Experience overseeing or mentoring junior engineers. * Experience working with Oracle OCI Desired Skills * Experience supporting DHS or other federal clients. * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code tooling, or container orchestration. * Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to high-quality engineering practices. * Ability to think creatively and work independently or as part of a team on complex tasks with minimal oversight. * Strong collaborator with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. * Adaptable and comfortable working in fast-paced environments with evolving requirements. #EverforthECS1 ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law. is the federal segment of , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow. We value: * Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams * Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!