PAMS Cloud Engineer

Responsibilities

The PAMS Cloud Engineer will design, deploy, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure while implementing automation and DevSecOps practices. This role involves supporting containerized workloads, CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring the operational health of critical Air Force PMEL systems.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and at least 7 years of experience in infrastructure or cloud engineering. Proficiency in enterprise cloud environments, automation tools, and security compliance is required, along with eligibility for a Secret security clearance.

Skills

• Cloud engineering
• Infrastructure-as-Code
• DevSecOps
• CI/CD pipelines
• Containerization
• Kubernetes
• OpenShift
• Terraform
• Ansible
• Java
• SQL
• Oracle
• System troubleshooting
• Cybersecurity compliance
• Cloud security
• Automation

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development Program

About this role

Description
Company Description
Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government. We seek to address some of our country’s most pressing challenges in Agile application development, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, Product Management, and Program Management support services. We strive to hire only ethical, talented, passionate and committed “A Players” who already align with the company’s core values: Drive, Delivering Excellence, Reputation, Responsibility, and a Better Future. No matter how large we grow, Citizant will retain its collaborative, supportive, small-company culture, where successful team effort to address external and internal customer challenges is valued above all else.

This is for a near-term opportunity

Position Summary
Join our team as a Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory [PMEL] Automated Management System (PAMS) Cloud Engineer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to design, implement, and secure cloud infrastructure that enhances application modernization, scalability, resiliency, and security. You will be instrumental in enabling DevSecOps practices, automating deployment processes, and supporting critical Air Force PMEL and operational functions.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure solutions supporting PAMS.
Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation capabilities.
Support containerized workloads and orchestration platforms.
Design, implement, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and DevSecOps tools supporting PAMS.
Automate infrastructure provisioning, application deployment, testing, and release processes.
Monitor system performance, availability, capacity, and operational health.
Implement and maintain cloud security controls and compliance requirements.
Support application modernization and platform enhancement initiatives.
Support deployment and operational requirements for applications utilizing Java, SQL, Oracle, and related technologies.
Troubleshoot infrastructure, platform, deployment, integration, database, and operational issues.
Collaborate with application developers, database administrators, database engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and infrastructure teams.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, deployment procedures, and operational artifacts.
Support cybersecurity compliance and vulnerability remediation efforts.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
7+ years of infrastructure, platform, systems, or cloud engineering experience.
Experience deploying, managing, and supporting solutions within enterprise cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Cloud One, or similar platforms).
Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code and automation solutions.
Experience supporting containerized applications and orchestration platforms.
Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and DevSecOps processes within enterprise environments.
Experience supporting enterprise application platforms and integrations.
Experience supporting applications utilizing Java, SQL, Oracle, or similar enterprise technologies.
Understanding of cybersecurity concepts, secure system design, and cloud security principles.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Active Secret security clearance.
Experience supporting PAMS.
Experience supporting Air Force personnel, maintenance, logistics, readiness, PMEL, or operational support systems.
Experience supporting Oracle database environments and database-driven applications.
Experience supporting Java-based enterprise applications and system integrations.
Experience supporting DoD or Air Force programs.
Experience supporting application modernization and platform enhancement initiatives.
Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies.
Cloud-related certifications.
Experience supporting cloud-based AI/ML services, automation frameworks, or infrastructure supporting AI-enabled solutions.
SAFe Agile experience or certification.
Clearance Requirement:
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Citizant offers a competitive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Generous PTO
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Assistance & Professional Development Program
Join our team and be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation, professional growth, and supporting national defense initiatives. We offer a collaborative culture that values your expertise and encourages continuous learning and development.

Additional information
Citizant strives to be an employer of choice in the Washington metropolitan area. Citizant associates accept challenging and rewarding work and, in return, receive excellent compensation and benefits, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development.
Citizant is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

About Citizant Inc

IT Services and IT Consulting · 51-200 employees · headquartered in Haymarket, Virginia · founded 1999