Senior AWS DevOps Engineer - Remote

ICF seeks an experienced DevOps Engineer to support the automation and deployment needs of highly scalable healthcare systems that directly support the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) You will be a part of the team to drive the strict security protocols that are necessary to protect health data. You will work closely with Agile development teams to implement automation solutions using technologies like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, ECS, and Terraform to automatically build, test, integrate, and deploy complex, modern systems. You will leverage the full power of the cloud to configure highly resilient and scalable applications that support zero downtime. The team uses integrated human-centered design and quality assurance measures to implement highly modern, usable interfaces. Our mission is to help the government improve healthcare for patients and reduce cost. We value bringing individuals that are experts in their disciplines, highly communicative, and self-motivated to own their work. Technology and domain experts work side-by-side in highly dynamic teams that have all the roles necessary to deliver high quality digital services. In addition, critical to our success is forming teams of highly diverse individuals passionate about making a difference. Key Responsibilities:Configure and maintain resources on AWSMaintain infrastructure as code using Terraform, CloudFormation, and/or AnsibleMaintain DockerfilesDevelop and maintain CI/CD pipelinesDeploy services to ECS or KubernetesComplete on-time production deployments using Jenkins and GitHub ActionsManage security groups and access controlsResponsible for securely storing information such as passwords and tokensUse ticket management system such as Jira and Confluence to manage work prioritiesWork closely with developers on the team to debug web app issuesApply networking knowledge to debug upstream issues Basic Qualifications:BS with 5+ years of relevant technical experienceHighly proficient in Terraform including the ability to write modules from scratchHands-on experience with configuring and maintaining resources on AWSHands-on experience using DockerExperience with scripting languages such as groovy, bash, and/or pythonExperience and solid understanding to deploy and maintain container orchestration platforms such as ECS or KubernetesExperience with production deployments using JenkinsExperience with Linux and administrationDemonstrated experience working on Agile development projectsMust live in the United States and be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance. Preferred Qualifications:MS in Computer Science and 3+ years of technical experienceKnowledge of networking fundamentalsExperience with and a strong understanding of secret management along with the practice of good security hygieneExpertise with cloud security, understand the principle of least privilegeExperience securing S3 buckets and IAM configurationsUnderstanding of security groups and access controlsExperience with Atlassian tooling such as Jira and ConfluenceExperience working in the healthcare industryFederal Government contracting work experience Professional Skills:Strong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to clearly articulate and communicate complex technical ideas to non-DevOps colleaguesAbility to understand project requirements and be innovative in finding solutions in highly regulated government environments.Flexibility and the ability to accept a change in priorities as necessaryDemonstrated time management skills.Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. SB-22LI-NK1Working at ICFWorking at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.We can only solve the world''s toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy (.COVID-19 Policy: New or prospective U.S. employees must provide proof of complete vaccination on the date of their commencement of employment. If selected for employment, you will provide proof of your full vaccination status, defined as vaccinated two weeks after receiving the requisite number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use by the FDA.Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination: EEO is the law (and Pay Transparency Statement (. Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final salary for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The salary range for Colorado is - $88,722.00-$150,827.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

Created: 2025-09-06