AIS (Applied Information Sciences)

Cloud Developer, Sr

Client Site - Washington, D.C · Senior

No sponsorship$121k-$182kDetected 54 days ago

GitAWSCloud PlatformsKubernetesCI/CDDevOpsCybersecurityZero TrustLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis.

Develop and implement scalable cloud infrastructure solutions and migrate existing on-premises applications to AWS environments.
Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines for building, deploying, and monitoring applications with integrated security controls.
Design and develop new cloud-based software products or enhance existing platforms.
Maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance and lead remediation efforts for security findings throughout accreditation processes.
Ability to work independently, analyze complex technical challenges, and deliver scalable solutions.
Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth.

Experience with container orchestration platforms, specifically AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
Knowledge of container security best practices, including image scanning and vulnerability remediation.
Experience with security tools such as Aqua Security, Nessus, and ACSA.
Proficiency with GitLab CI/CD and GitLab Runners, including securing pipelines.
Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and implementing least-privilege access models.
Experience supporting federal compliance frameworks and accreditation processes.
AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer) preferred.
Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Project Summary
The Cloud Developer Sr serves as a technical architect and security gatekeeper for an AWS cloud hosting platform.
Analyze applications and provide recommendations for cloud migration, deployment strategies, and performance optimization.
Establish and enforce cloud governance policies, including service usage standards and onboarding of new technologies.
Ensure cloud environments meet availability, reliability, and uptime requirements.
Troubleshoot and debug cloud infrastructure, platforms, and application stacks.
Enforce compliance with security frameworks, including Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA) requirements.
Required for This Opportunity
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development, cloud engineering, or cloud architecture roles.
Strong experience designing and delivering cloud-based solutions, particularly within AWS environments.
Proven experience with DevSecOps practices and secure software delivery pipelines.

At AIS, we are committed to offering competitive and fair compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and contributions of each team member.The targeted base salary range for this role is $121,000-$182,000 per year.

When you join AIS, you're joining a mission-driven team that's passionate about making a difference.
You'll work on projects that matter, alongside industry-leading experts, in an environment that fosters innovation, driving client success, and empowering our team to make a lasting impact.
As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, inclusivity, continuous growth, and shared success.
Your contributions directly impact the company's success, and you share in its achievements.
A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone's voice is valued.

This listing is sourced directly from AIS (Applied Information Sciences)'s careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.