Gov Cloud Engineer (Remote US East Coast hours)
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 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job