AWS DevOps Engineer
CGI
Position Description:
We are seeking AWS DevOps Engineers who can take ownership of cloud infrastructure projects, build and optimize CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and secure solutions. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing Kubernetes environments, automating infrastructure, and implementing DevOps best practices. You will work with modern tools such as GitHub Actions, Argo CD, Helm, Terraform, Datadog, and HashiCorp Vault while supporting and improving our AWS-based cloud infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex deployment strategies, optimize system performance, and ensure high availability across cloud services. By joining our organization, you'll be part of the team to enhance the customer experience and transform our client's service delivery.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters, leveraging Amazon Controller for Kubernetes (ACK) and Service Mesh technologies to support microservices architectures.
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, Argo CD, Helm and Argo Rollouts for reliable, zero-downtime deployments.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation, ensuring consistency and scalability.
• Implement observability solutions using Datadog for proactive system monitoring, incident response, and cost optimization.
• Manage application secrets and sensitive data using HashiCorp Vault, ensuring secure deployment pipelines and compliance with security best practices.
• Integrate CodeClimate for continuous code quality tracking and collaborate with development teams to uphold high standards.
• Diagnose and resolve infrastructure issues, collaborating with development teams to ensure operational stability and performance.
• Continuously evaluate and improve deployment, monitoring, and automation processes to enhance efficiency and reliability.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
• 2+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or related IT roles, with a strong focus on AWS.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Solid experience managing Kubernetes environments, including deployment, scaling, and securing clusters, with exposure to Amazon Controller for Kubernetes (ACK) and Service Mesh solutions.
• Strong scripting abilities in Python, Bash, or similar languages for automation.
• Good understanding of networking concepts (DNS, TCP/IP, HTTP) and security best practices.
• Experience with progressive deployment strategies (blue-green, canary deployments).
Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:
• Experience working with Federal agencies is a plus.
• Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, API Gateway).
• Knowledge of cost-optimization strategies for cloud environments.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Exposure to microservices architecture and distributed systems design.
• AWS Certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Professional or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional
CGI Federal anticipates accepting applications for this position through 2025-06-30.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $61,900.00 - $137,100.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well-being programs
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Skills:
- Continuous Integration
- DevOps
- Kubernetes
What you can expect from us:
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