Vytal Solutions, Inc.

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Cloud Engineer Position Overview (US east coast hours) Vytal Solutions, Inc. is a boutique consultancy based out of McLean, VA. Vytal Solutions provides project management services to small and mid-size professional services organizations, that serve their US federal and state government clients. Location: Remote, with occasional travel to client site in Baltimore, MD Client: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (required) We are seeking a DevSecOps Engineer with strong AWS experience to support a program with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This role is ideal for someone who can operate independently in a regulated environment, embed security into cloud engineering practices, and effectively communicate with federal stakeholders and partner leadership. You will play a key role in planning, executing and supporting the migration of a enterprise solution to the AWS government cloud to ensure a secure, compliant, and scalable cloud solutions that support critical healthcare systems impacting millions of Americans. Key Responsibilities • Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines in AWS environments supporting CMS systems • Integrate security controls and automation into DevOps workflows (DevSecOps) • Provision and manage infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation • Ensure compliance with CMS security standards, including FISMA and NIST 800-53 controls • Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, including documentation and continuous monitoring • Perform vulnerability scanning, risk assessments, and remediation activities • Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to deliver secure releases • Interface directly with CMS stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and support audits • Communicate effectively with partner organizations, including senior leadership Required Qualifications • 2–4 years of hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, VPC, CloudWatch, etc.) • 2–10 years of experience in DevSecOps, DevOps, or related roles • Experience supporting CMS • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS) • Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) • Experience with scripting (Python, Bash, or similar) • Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST 800-53) • Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a client-facing environment Preferred Qualifications • AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Security Specialty) • Experience with FedRAMP-authorized environments • Familiarity with tools such as Splunk, Tenable, Snyk, or Prisma Cloud • Prior experience supporting ATO or continuous monitoring programs We are unable to sponsor a work visa. An individual applying should possess authorization to work in the United States. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $150,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year Benefits: • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Professional development assistance • Vision insurance Compensation Package: • Performance bonus • Yearly pay Application Question(s): • We are unable to sponsor a work visa. Do you need US work visa now or in the future? Experience: • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services project(s): 2 years (Required) Work Location: Remote