Platform DevOps Engineer II – Cloud Infrastructure

🚀 Platform DevOps Engineer II – Cloud Infrastructure (Infrastructure Engineer 2) 📍 Aurora, CO | 100% Onsite 💰 $130,000–$170,000 🔐 Active TS/SCI with CI Poly Required Day 1 🛰️ Defense | Space | Cloud Infrastructure | DevSecOps About the Opportunity Talent Stack is supporting a premier defense and aerospace program seeking a Platform DevOps Engineer II to help build, modernize, and sustain mission-critical cloud infrastructure supporting a critical national asset. You’ll work alongside Platform Engineers, Systems Administrators, Software Engineers, and other technical teams to design and maintain scalable compute, network, and storage infrastructure across development, integration/test, and production environments. This is a hands-on infrastructure role with a strong focus on Red Hat Linux, AWS, Infrastructure as Code, automation, DevSecOps, security, and platform reliability. What You’ll Do Design, integrate, configure, and support cloud-based platform and infrastructure environmentsSupport infrastructure across build, integration & test, and production environmentsInstall, configure, administer, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systemsBuild and integrate cloud infrastructure using AWSAutomate infrastructure deployment and configuration management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and ChefImprove platform scalability, reliability, consistency, and deployment efficiencySupport compute, networking, storage, and virtualization environmentsPartner with Software Engineers, Data Scientists, Systems Administrators, and Agile development teamsIncorporate security controls including encryption, access management, and compliance requirementsSupport DevSecOps processes and automated software delivery environmentsTroubleshoot infrastructure and platform issues and provide ongoing operational supportContribute to platform modernization through emerging cloud and automation technologies Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Physics, or another STEM disciplineUp to 5 years of related infrastructure, platform, systems, or DevOps experienceActive TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph required on Day 1U.S. citizenship requiredHands-on experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Red Hat LinuxExperience designing, implementing, or integrating cloud-based infrastructure, preferably AWSExperience with infrastructure automation/configuration tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and/or ChefMust meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements, such as Security+ CE or an equivalent certification Preferred Qualifications Experience managing and troubleshooting servers, networks, storage, and virtualization technologiesExperience developing, testing, or delivering solutions within a DevSecOps environmentStrong hands-on experience with AWS cloud servicesExperience designing and securing scalable cloud infrastructureBackground supporting highly available, mission-critical systems Why This Role? This is an opportunity to work on a large-scale national security program while gaining hands-on exposure to advanced cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps automation, platform modernization, AWS, Linux, and Infrastructure as Code. Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time Off & Paid HolidaysLife InsuranceShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Professional Development OpportunitiesEmployee Referral ProgramFlexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA), where applicable Third-Party Recruiter Policy No third-party recruiting agencies or staffing firms, please. Direct applications only. Unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies or third-party recruiters will not be accepted and will not create any obligation or fee. Candidates must apply directly through Talent Stack for consideration. Reference: X37