DevOps Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

Mind Computing is seeking a full-time, 100% remote DevOps Engineer to support a project with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The role involves designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS, while collaborating closely with development teams to ensure efficient application deployments.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable AWS infrastructure using services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, VPC, ELB/ALB, and EKS
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and deployment workflows using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation
• Implement cloud security best practices, including IAM, encryption, network segmentation, logging, and compliance controls
• Monitor cloud infrastructure for performance, availability, security, and cost, and troubleshoot issues proactively
• Develop and support CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and other DevOps tools
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes/EKS
• Support high availability, disaster recovery, and resilient cloud architectures
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to translate application requirements into secure and efficient AWS solutions
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and ensure the success of the project

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of relevant experience as a DevOps Engineer
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS compute, storage, networking, databases, and security services
• Production experience with Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and system administration
• Strong understanding of AWS security, networking, and the shared responsibility model
• Experience with subnetting, routing, load balancing, firewall rules, and VPN connectivity
• Experience with CI/CD principles, automation, and deployment tools
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across AWS and CI/CD environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within Agile development environments
• Ability to obtain government clearance
• Experience with the VA or other Government agencies
• Experience managing containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes/EKS
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD tools and practices, including GitHub Actions
• One or more of the following certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional or AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional