DevOps Engineer

Guidehouse Inc.

Job Overview

Location

US - Remote (Any location)

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As a DevOps Engineer at Guidehouse, you will play a critical role in enabling secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructure for scientific applications used by researchers and clinicians at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the NIH, directly supporting public health research and innovation.
• You will bridge software engineering and cloud operations by deploying, monitoring, and maintaining AWS-based infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, ensuring systems are secure, compliant, and optimized for scientific workloads handling sensitive data.
• Day to day, you will deploy and manage cloud resources with Terraform, read and contribute to in-house Hashicorp Configuration Language (HCL) codebases, and monitor AWS infrastructure for performance, availability, and security.
• You will implement and refine CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, write and maintain automation scripts in Python and Bash, and manage containerized applications using Docker to streamline software delivery.
• You will collaborate with software developers, bioinformaticians, and domain experts to translate project specifications into functional cloud implementations while enforcing security boundaries around Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• You will proactively identify, assess, and respond to security vulnerability reports, applying patches and configuration changes to maintain compliance with federal security standards.
• You will continuously learn and adopt internal DevOps best practices, contributing to the evolution of automation frameworks and infrastructure reliability across Guidehouse’s federal technology portfolio.
• You will join a mission-driven team at Guidehouse that supports critical government health initiatives, working in a collaborative, remote-friendly environment with opportunities to engage with leading scientific and technical experts.
• In this role, you will deepen your expertise in cloud-native technologies, federal compliance frameworks (including Public Trust requirements), and DevOps automation, positioning yourself for advancement in secure cloud engineering and infrastructure architecture.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related IT field, OR a high school diploma plus AWS Certified DevOps Engineer certification and five (5) years of relevant professional experience
• Minimum four (4) years of relevant professional experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or related roles
• One (1) year of full-time professional experience using Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management
• Experienced with reading, writing, and maintaining Hashicorp Configuration Language (HCL) and GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation
• Comprehensive knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, and CloudWatch, with hands-on implementation experience
• Proficient in writing automation scripts using Python and Bash (or similar shells)
• Experienced with Docker for containerization and Git/GitHub for version control and collaboration
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line administration
• Experience reviewing and responding to security vulnerability reports, particularly those involving PII or PHI in cloud environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust clearance; active or existing suitability is preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement, personal development funding, and support for certifications and learning opportunities
• Paid parental leave, personal and family sick time, and company-paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Transit and parking commuter benefits, short- and long-term disability coverage
• Group term life insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, and travel assistance programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Care.com annual membership, and supplemental benefits via Corestream
• Corporate-sponsored events, community outreach initiatives, and employee referral program
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus based on performance and organizational results

Skills & Technologies

Python

AWS

Docker

Terraform

GitHub

DevOps

Remote

Degree Required

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About Guidehouse Inc.

Guidehouse Inc. is a global consulting and managed services provider formed in 2018 from the public sector practice of PwC. The company advises public and commercial clients on strategy, technology, risk management, and operations, focusing on energy, financial services, health, defense, and cybersecurity. With 18,000 professionals in over 60 offices worldwide, it delivers implementation support, managed services, and digital solutions to federal agencies, utilities, and Fortune 500 organizations. Guidehouse is majority-owned by Veritas Capital and partners with governments and businesses to address complex regulatory, operational, and innovation challenges.

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