Role: DevOps Engineer Location: Reston, VA/Hybrid model Duration: Long term We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and log management. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to streamline deployment processes and ensure system reliability. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure infrastructure on AWS Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and CloudFormation Collaborate with the Splunk team to deploy applications, manage AWS logs, and support log ingestion and analysis Work with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and integration Implement DevOps best practices to improve reliability, scalability, and security Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with internal and external standards Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including but not limited to: EC2 for compute provisioning S3 for object storage IAM for identity and access management CloudFormation for infrastructure as code Kinesis and Firehose for real-time data streaming and delivery CloudWatch for monitoring, logging, and alerting Lambda for serverless computing and event-driven architecture Proficiency in GitLab for version control and CI/CD pipeline management Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code Experience working with Splunk for log management, particularly in AWS environments Solid understanding of DevOps principles and tools Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and collaboration abilities Preferred Qualifications: AWS Certification (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer) Familiarity with security best practices in cloud environments