Cloud DevOps Engineer

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. Weu2019re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate thatu2019s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking an Advanced Information Technologist u2013 Cloud DevOps Engineer (Level 2) to join the Solutions team supporting the Data Analytics Engineering & Integration organization in Ridley Park, PA; Seattle, WA; Arlington, VA; San Diego, CA; Long Beach, CA; Mesa, AZ; or Hazelwood, MO. You will enable secure, repeatable, and observable delivery of cloudu2011native AWS applications, APIs, and DBaaSu2011backed solutions by building and operating CI/CD, Infrastructureu2011asu2011Code, policyu2011asu2011code, and monitoring platforms while partnering closely with senior Cloud DevOps engineers, other team members, and crossu2011functional platform, data, and application teams. Role summary + As a Level 2 Cloud DevOps Engineer on the Solutions team you will be handsu2011on delivering automation and operational tooling that supports application delivery, dataset handoffs, and DBaaS lifecycle integration. You will implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines, IaC, secrets and key management, centralized policy enforcement (RBAC+ABAC), observability, and runbooks to ensure secure, compliant, and reliable deployments for applications that serve downstream data consumers. Key responsibilities + Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines for applications, APIs, and DB lifecycle changes (GitLab CI or equivalent); automate builds, tests, policy checks, and safe rollback strategies. + Author and operate Infrastructureu2011asu2011Code (Terraform/CloudFormation) for application infra, networking, environment promotion, and DBaaS provisioning. + Manage secrets and key lifecycle: integrate Secrets Manager, KMS, and secure vault patterns into pipelines and runtime services. + Instrument and maintain observability: metrics, logs, distributed tracing, dashboards, and alerts (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, tracing) to support SLOs and incident detection. + Implement and automate authorization models: support RBAC and ABAC attributes, integrate centralized policy engines (e.g., OPA/IAM conditions/Foundry policies), and include policy checks in CI/CD. + Support containerized and serverless deployments (Docker, EKS/ECS, Lambda); manage Helm/manifest automation and container build pipelines. + Automate DBaaS tasks in pipelines: provisioning, backups/DR, patching, schema promotion, and lifecycle actions for RDS/Aurora or equivalent. + Maintain and author runbooks, incident playbooks, and operational run procedures; participate in onu2011call rotations and escalate complex incidents to Level 4/5 engineers. + Collaborate with Full Stack, Data, and Platform engineers to enable secure dataset handoffs, app integrations, and enforce ITAR/EAR/GovCloud constraints in deployment flows. + Contribute to cost optimization: autoscaling strategies, rightu2011sizing, and pipeline improvements to reduce costu2011tou2011serve. + Continuously review and recommend improvements to deployment reliability, security posture, and developer experience. Work arrangement & clearance + Hybrid: 1 day per week onsite at a listed location (hiring team discretion). + This position requires U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance postu2011start. Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required. Basic qualifications (required) + 2+ years handsu2011on experience in cloud DevOps or cloud platform engineering, preferably on AWS. + Experience building CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD or similar) and authoring IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation. + Familiarity with container workflows and orchestration (Docker and EKS/ECS) and/or serverless (AWS Lambda). + Practical experience with secrets management and KMS integration. + Working knowledge of monitoring and observability tooling (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, tracing). + Familiarity with RBAC and exposure to attributeu2011based or policyu2011driven controls (ABAC/OPA/IAM conditions). + Proficiency with scripting/automation (Python, Bash, or equivalent). + Strong collaboration skills and experience working with senior engineers and crossu2011functional teams. + Bacheloru2019s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Preferred qualifications (desired) + Experience automating DBaaS provisioning and lifecycle (RDS/Aurora) and embedding backup/DR in pipelines. + Experience with policy-as-code (OPA) and entitlement/workflow automation for dataset access. + Experience operating in AWS GovCloud or regulated environments and practical knowledge of ITAR/EAR requirements. + Familiarity with Palantir Foundry integrations or enterprise data platforms. + Certifications such as AWS Associate/Specialty, CKA, or relevant DevOps certifications. + Experience in aviation, defense, or other regulated industries and working in large matrixed organizations. Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense. Drug-Free Workplace: Boeing is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies. Shift: This position is for 1st shift Pay & Benefits: At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary Pay Range: $85,000 - $123,050 Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 13, 2025 Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a u201cU.S. Personu201d as defined by 22 C.F.R. u00a7120.15 is required. u201cU.S. Personu201d includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required Education Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required Relocation Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Security Clearance This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Shift This position is for 1st shift Equal Opportunity Employer: Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Created: 2025-10-06