Automation Engineer at Inflowfed

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. INflow Federal is seeking an Automation Engineer to support the optimization, security, and sustainment of a modern low-code enterprise platform and its supporting cloud infrastructure. This position focuses on automating deployment, monitoring, and performance management of platform services to ensure security, scalability, and reliability across IL4/IL5 environments. The Automation Engineer will work closely with platform developers, cybersecurity specialists, and operations teams to apply DevSecOps best practices, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) security standards while enhancing efficiency and availability. This is a fully remote position.  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 optimize a secure low-code application platform and its associated infrastructure across cloud-hosted IL environments • Develop and implement automation workflows for provisioning, configuration management, and continuous integration/delivery • Create and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates and scripts using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible • Integrate automated compliance, patching, and scanning processes aligned with RMF and DISA STIG requirements • Implement and sustain CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, secure delivery of applications and system updates • Automate performance monitoring, alerting, and logging through tools such as CloudWatch, ELK Stack, or Grafana • Manage system hardening and vulnerability remediation workflows to ensure continuous compliance • Support cloud services and resources including compute, networking, and storage configurations across IL2–IL5 environments • Collaborate with platform engineers and security teams to ensure automation processes support Zero Trust and RMF standards • Develop scripts to streamline data synchronization, backup, and recovery processes • Maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, deployment guides, and automation scripts • Participate in Agile sprint activities and Continuous Service Improvement (CSI) initiatives Required Skills: • Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CloudFormation • Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline) • Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration • Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and performance optimization tools (CloudWatch, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana) • Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity frameworks, RMF, and DISA STIG compliance • Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash • Knowledge of AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, VPC) and secure identity/access controls (IAM, KMS) • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities across distributed systems • Excellent collaboration and communication skills within Agile delivery teams • Detail-oriented approach emphasizing security, performance, and automation efficiency • Ability to manage and optimize systems in compliance-driven cloud environments • Commitment to innovation, automation, and mission-focused delivery • Preferred certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional or AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CompTIA Security+ CE (DoD 8570), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or DevSecOps-related certification Required Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience • Minimum 5 years of experience in automation engineering, DevSecOps, or platform operations within secure DoD or federal environments • Experience supporting or automating low-code platform deployments in AWS GovCloud or equivalent IL-classified environments • Demonstrated expertise in cloud automation, configuration management, and continuous integration Required Clearance • Active DoD Top Secret clearance 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.