Amentum

Cloud Operations Engineer

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3 days ago
Houston, TX, USAStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Develop cloud-native platform services spanning all three major cloud environments.
  • Develop and promote best practices for cloud-native application development.
  • Administer NASA cloud networks and manage deployment requests for commercial and cloud-native applications.
  • Write quality code and conduct engaged code reviews for peers.
  • Manage Kubernetes offerings across all three major cloud providers.
  • Integrate managed AI and data services with bespoke and open-source Kubernetes applications.
  • Identify abstraction opportunities and develop enterprise-grade, multi-tenant platform services.
  • Collaborate with NASA security and compliance teams on industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Support NASA human spaceflight missions including Orion, Lunar Gateway, and Artemis.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in a related area.
  • Normally 10 years of experience in the field or a related area.
  • Strong production experience with Kubernetes.
  • Proficiency managing and using GitLab.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline tools.
  • Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as Grafana and Superset.
  • Proficiency with infrastructure as code using Terraform or OpenTofu.
  • Extensive Linux experience; Windows familiarity is preferred.
  • Expertise in at least one programming language, with Go and Python preferred.
  • Experience with Python and SQL; R is preferred.
  • Working understanding of machine learning model lifecycle management is preferred.
  • Experience architecting and building cloud-native applications.
  • Demonstrated success owning the full project lifecycle and identifying opportunities for abstraction.
  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be required.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, when applicable.
  • Onsite cafeteria offering breakfast and lunch.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching.
  • Educational reimbursement.
  • Parental leave.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Tax-saving options.
  • Disability and life insurance.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Benefits may vary by employment type, location, applicable agreements, and collective bargaining or other employment contracts.

Tech Stack

Apache SupersetGoGrafanaKubernetesLinuxPythonRSQLTerraformWindows

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About Amentum

10,000+ employees

Amentum provides engineering, operations and maintenance, logistics, and mission support services to U.S. federal agencies and allied governments, including defense and energy programs. Its business centers on large, long-term government contracts spanning defense, space, nuclear cleanup, and infrastructure, with program management and technical services at the core. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, it was formed in 2020 from the spinoff of AECOM’s Management Services division.

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