Jobs → Operations → AWS Platform Operations Engineer

About the Role We are looking for a hands-on AWS Platform Operations Engineer to support a greenfield, shared AWS platform built on Amazon EKS, Terraform, and GitLab CI/CD. This is an active, collaborative operations role for an engineer who enjoys solving complex production issues, troubleshooting infrastructure, managing releases, and helping development teams succeed. Key Responsibilities • Operate and troubleshoot production AWS infrastructure and Kubernetes (EKS) environments. • Manage and maintain Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code (IaC). • Support GitLab CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and automated deployments. • Troubleshoot AWS networking issues involving VPCs, route tables, peering, ALB, and NLB. • Collaborate with development teams through real-time troubleshooting and pair programming. • Implement cloud security hardening and compliance controls. • Support compliance requirements aligned with DISA STIGs or similar U.S. Government security frameworks. Requirements • 4+ years of hands-on infrastructure/cloud engineering experience. • Strong AWS, Kubernetes (EKS), and Terraform experience. • Experience with containers, GitOps, and CI/CD automation. • Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, or Java. • Strong understanding of AWS networking and cloud security. • Experience with DISA STIGs or similar compliance frameworks. • Ability to work 9 AM–5 PM Eastern Time and travel to Washington, DC, twice a year. Important: U.S. citizenship and the required Secret security clearance are mandatory. Technical experience and identity will be verified during the interview process.