Job Description
Sev1tech, Inc.
Automation Engineer
US-SC-North Charleston
Job ID: 2025-9416
Type: Full Time W/Benefits Ret Match
# of Openings: 1
North Charleston, SC
Overview
Sev1Tech is seeking an Automation Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) Expeditionary Enterprise Systems and Services (E2S2) Division. NIWC Atlantic provides design, acquisition, and sustainment services for Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Information Technology (IT) systems.This is a mid-level Automation Engineer position and focuses on designing, deploying, and sustaining secure cloud-native infrastructure within a federal/defense environment. The engineer will act as a subject matter expert in AWS cloud services, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines to ensure repeatable, compliant, and efficient IT system delivery.Core responsibilities:Infrastructure Automation: Design and maintain repeatable infrastructure deployments using IaC methodologies (CloudFormation/Terraform).Pipeline Management: Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and rollback (GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline).Cloud Operations: Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and diagnostic solutions (CloudWatch, AWS Config, Splunk) to resolve complex infrastructure issues.Integration: Facilitate the integration of AWS cloud services with on-premises systems and hybrid environments.Collaboration & Leadership: Work with cross-functional teams (developers, security analysts) and mentor junior engineers while leading automation initiatives.Technical Documentation: Write detailed documentation for architecture decisions, automation processes, and compliance artifacts.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Professional AWS Certifications: DevOps Engineer Professional or Solutions Architect Professional.Associate AWS Certifications: SysOps Administrator or Solutions Architect Associate.Project/Process Certifications: ITIL or PMP.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Automation Engineer
US-SC-North Charleston
Job ID: 2025-9416
Type: Full Time W/Benefits Ret Match
# of Openings: 1
North Charleston, SC
Overview
Sev1Tech is seeking an Automation Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) Expeditionary Enterprise Systems and Services (E2S2) Division. NIWC Atlantic provides design, acquisition, and sustainment services for Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Information Technology (IT) systems.This is a mid-level Automation Engineer position and focuses on designing, deploying, and sustaining secure cloud-native infrastructure within a federal/defense environment. The engineer will act as a subject matter expert in AWS cloud services, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines to ensure repeatable, compliant, and efficient IT system delivery.Core responsibilities:Infrastructure Automation: Design and maintain repeatable infrastructure deployments using IaC methodologies (CloudFormation/Terraform).Pipeline Management: Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and rollback (GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline).Cloud Operations: Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and diagnostic solutions (CloudWatch, AWS Config, Splunk) to resolve complex infrastructure issues.Integration: Facilitate the integration of AWS cloud services with on-premises systems and hybrid environments.Collaboration & Leadership: Work with cross-functional teams (developers, security analysts) and mentor junior engineers while leading automation initiatives.Technical Documentation: Write detailed documentation for architecture decisions, automation processes, and compliance artifacts.
Technical Skills:
Cloud Platforms: Deep expertise in AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, VPC, RDS).Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Advanced proficiency in CloudFormation and Terraform.Scripting & Development: Expert-level Python, Bash, or PowerShell; experience with AWS SDKs and CLI.Networking: Strong knowledge of VPC peering, Transit Gateway, Route 53, VPNs, and firewall management.Configuration Management: Experience with Ansible and AWS Systems Manager.Containers (Preferred): Familiarity with Docker, ECS, EKS, and Kubernetes.Compliance and Security:
Federal Standards: Working knowledge of FISMA and NIST 800-53.Security Best Practices: Implementation of IAM policies, encryption, logging, and monitoring.Risk Mitigation: Ability to assess and mitigate risks in cloud environments specifically to meet evolving government requirements.Access Control: Strict adherence to federal security protocols and identity management.Responsibilities
- Active Top Secret Level Clearance.
- Bachelor’s or Associate of Science (AS) in Computer Engineering or Computer Science from an ABET-accredited program.
- 3–7+ years in cloud engineering, automation, or DevOps.
- Certification/training in accordance with DoD 8570.1M / 8140 (e.g., Security+ CE, CISSP, Network+ CE).
- Tooling: Hands-on experience with GitLab CI, CloudWatch, and either Python or Bash.
Qualifications
Professional AWS Certifications: DevOps Engineer Professional or Solutions Architect Professional.Associate AWS Certifications: SysOps Administrator or Solutions Architect Associate.Project/Process Certifications: ITIL or PMP.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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