Sev1Tech is seeking a Sr. 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.

The role is designed for a technical leader responsible for high-level cloud-native design, cross-functional team leadership, and the mitigation of risks within complex federal cloud environments.

Core Responsibilities:

• Strategic Automation Leadership: Lead automation initiatives and design large-scale repeatable infrastructure (IaC).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison between developers, security analysts, and project managers to ensure mission success.
• Mentorship: Formally responsible for mentoring junior engineers and elevating the team's technical capabilities.
• Continuous Operations: Oversight of full-lifecycle CI/CD pipelines, including automated testing, deployment, and rollback strategies.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Serve as the final point of escalation for diagnosing and resolving complex cloud infrastructure issues.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced AWS Ecosystem: Expert mastery of VPC, IAM, Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, and CloudFormation.
• Scripting & Tooling: High proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell and the use of AWS SDKs/CLI for custom tool development.
• Networking Architecture: Advanced knowledge of hybrid-cloud networking, including Transit Gateways, VPC peering, and VPN integrations with on-premises systems.
• Observability: Implementation of enterprise monitoring solutions using CloudWatch, Datadog, or Splunk.
• Infrastructure as Code: Expert use of Terraform and Ansible for complex, multi-environment deployments.

Compliance and Security:

• Regulatory Compliance: Deep understanding of FISMA and NIST 800-53.
• Risk Management: Ability to assess and mitigate technical and operational risks while ensuring strict adherence to federal regulations.
• Security Architecture: Designing secure environments using IAM best practices, encryption at rest/transit, and robust logging/auditing.

• Active Top Secret Level Clearance (Required).
• 7–12+ years in cloud engineering, automation, or DevOps roles.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering or Computer Science from an ABET-accredited program.
• Must meet DoD 8570.1M / 8140 standards (e.g., Security+ CE, CISSP, CASP+).

• AWS Professional Certifications: DevOps Engineer – Professional or Solutions Architect – Professional.
• Leadership Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) or ITIL.
• Technical Breadth: Familiarity with the ELK Stack and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes).

Welcome to Sev1Tech! Founded in 2010, we are proud to be a leading provider of IT modernization, engineering, and program management solutions. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional program and IT support services that empower critical missions for both Federal and Commercial clients.

At Sev1Tech, our mission is clear: Build better companies. Enable better government. Protect our nation. Build better humans across the country. We believe that through innovation and dedication, we can make a significant impact on the communities we serve.

Join the Sev1Tech family, where your potential for greatness is limitless! Here, you will not only achieve remarkable accomplishments but also enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career progression. We invite you to explore opportunities with us and become part of a team that values your contributions and growth.

Ready to take the next step? Apply directly through our website: Sev1Tech Careers and use the hashtag #joinSev1Tech to connect with us on social media!

For any additional questions or to submit referrals, feel free to reach out to recruiting@sev1tech.com.