Cloud Engineer

Summary

Pantheon Data is a small business providing infrastructure resiliency, information technology, software engineering, cybersecurity, and related services to federal and commercial clients. The company is seeking a Cloud Engineer to design and operate secure AWS GovCloud platforms, support ML-enabled workloads, automate security controls in CI/CD pipelines, and administer production Amazon EKS clusters under federal compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Secure Infrastructure: Design hardened AWS GovCloud environments using Terraform, ensuring alignment with NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP baselines
• Kubernetes & GitOps: Manage lifecycle, networking, and security for Amazon EKS clusters. Orchestrate deployments using Helm charts and GitOps tools (e.g., Argo CD or Flux) to ensure declarative state management
• Secure CI/CD Engineering: Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or GitLab CI/CD. Integrate and configure GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) and additional relevant tools, including CodeQL for SAST, secret scanning, and dependency review
• ML Workload Support: Deploy and scale containerized ML models and data pipelines, optimizing performance and observability in regulated environments

Skills

• * Professional Experience: 3+ years in DevSecOps/DevOps with a focus on production AWS environments
• * CI/CD Expertise: Proven experience building enterprise-grade pipelines with GitHub Actions or other CI/CD tools and deep technical knowledge of code security tools
• * Container Orchestration: Deep hands-on expertise with Amazon EKS, including cluster hardening, OCI-compliant image management, and Helm package management
• * Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency in Terraform (modular design, state management) for complex networking and security stacks
• * Federal Compliance: Practical understanding of NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, or DoD RMF and their application to technical configurations in GovCloud
• * Automation: Scripting proficiency in Python or Bash for operational automation and security tooling
• * Certification: Current AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Security - Specialty
• * Ability to work effectively remotely in cross-functional teams
• * Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work
• * Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
• * At least one current AWS certification recommended, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or AWS Certified Security
• Secret Clearance is required for continued employment
• * 3+ years of professional, hands-on experience in a DevOps or DevSecOps engineering role, including responsibility for production or pre-production environments

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Professional Experience: 3+ years in DevSecOps/DevOps with a focus on production AWS environments
• * CI/CD Expertise: Proven experience building enterprise-grade pipelines with GitHub Actions or other CI/CD tools and deep technical knowledge of code security tools
• * Container Orchestration: Deep hands-on expertise with Amazon EKS, including cluster hardening, OCI-compliant image management, and Helm package management
• * Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency in Terraform (modular design, state management) for complex networking and security stacks
• * Federal Compliance: Practical understanding of NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, or DoD RMF and their application to technical configurations in GovCloud
• * Automation: Scripting proficiency in Python or Bash for operational automation and security tooling
• * Certification: Current AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Security - Specialty
• * Ability to work effectively remotely in cross-functional teams
• * Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work
• * Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
• * At least one current AWS certification recommended, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or AWS Certified Security
• Secret Clearance is required for continued employment

Nice to Haves

• * 3+ years of professional, hands-on experience in a DevOps or DevSecOps engineering role, including responsibility for production or pre-production environments

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility: “Work Location: Reston, VA - Remote”
• SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, allowing employees to specify an amount of pre-tax wages to be paid directly to their SmarTrip account.
• In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position.