DevOps Engineer

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to support our enterprise-scale platform as a service (PaaS). This role is responsible for ensuring dependable daily operation, providing direct customer/tenant support (up to and including Tier 3), evolving & improving platform components, meeting security requirements, and deploying scalable solutions that balance performance and cost within our 6+ multitenant clusters. Active Top Secret security clearance required. The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in Information Technology or related field with 3-5 years of experience in Kubernetes platforms, container orchestration, and cloud-based platform deployments, particularly in C2S, GovCloud, or similar isolated environments. This position will be performed on site at a customer location in St. Louis, MO. We are actively considering candidates with a planned October 2026 start date. What You'll Need to Succeed: - Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with peers & decision makers - Excel in juggling deliverables across multiple efforts in parallel within an Agile framework - Demonstrate expertise in software delivery to DoD public cloud regions (C2S / GovCloud) and Kubernetes platforms - The ability to replace operational tasks with automated workflows, GitOps pipelines, and self‑service tooling - Enable PaaS tenants to onboard smoothly, adopt best practices, and experience reduced friction in deploying and operating workloads - Design systems and platform components to maximize auditability, traceability, and real‑time observability - Proven ability to automate complex, multi‑step workflows and operational processes to reduce toil and increase reliability - Tenacity when tackling system security and compliance requirements Must-haves in a Candidate: - U.S. Citizenship - B.S. in Information Technology or related field - 3+ years of experience in managing/administrating Kubernetes clusters, control plane components, autoscaling, and container-based workload troubleshooting - 1+ years of experience with AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP cloud platforms including IAM, load balancers, and managed Kubernetes (EKS/AKS/GKE) - 1+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tooling (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, etc.) - 1+ years of experience with scripting languages like Python and Bash - Familiarity with security compliance tools (e.g., Grype, Fortify, etc.) - Familiarity with Agile development framework - Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Gitlab CI and ArgoCD Nice to Have in a Candidate: - Experience administrating multitenant OpenShift clusters - Experience with Crossplane or similar service layer abstraction tooling - Experience working as part of a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)-based organization - Familiarity with networking security and enterprise processes for Firewall Change Requests (FCRs), Security Impact Determinations (SIDRs), and Change Requests in ServiceNow workflow systems Details: - Work is in person - on site at our customer location in St. Louis, MO. - Top Secret security clearance is required About Awetomaton We build software that enables humans to make informed decisions from raw intel data, with a specialization in satellite collection. We are a Dayton-based defense startup that believes there is a critical skill & culture gap - one we are filling with high-output, mission focused engineering talent. Results matter to our customers. We've never lost a customer because we deliver what they need. Awetomaton is where you do work that matters with a passionate team in an environment that inspires your creativity. Benefits We provide industry leading benefits that balance your health & wellbeing today, as well as lay a solid financial future into retirement. Highlights of our benefit plan include: - Flexible time off totaling 36 days / year. No approvals required. - 100% 401k company match up to IRS annual limits. This is a benefit of up to $24,500 for 2026. - Health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA). We pay 95% of employee premiums including family plans. - Employee favorite: Tech and Wellness reimbursement of $3000 / year. Treat yourself with the newest gadgets or athletic gear. No approvals required. - Annual profit sharing as 401k contribution. No set percent and dependent on annual company performance. Benefit is above and beyond 401k match. - MacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on-the-go.