Cloud/DevOps Engineer

<div> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Awetomaton is seeking a <strong>Cloud/DevOps Engineer </strong>to help build and deploy cloud native applications for our customers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. In this role, you will work on a fast-moving team that is building a large data processing application.</p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>An active TS/SCI is required.</strong> The ideal candidate will possess a BS degree or higher in engineering or related field with 5+ years experience working with Amazon Web Services, Gitlab CI/CD, and Kubernetes. This position will largely be performed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. <em>We are actively considering candidates with a planned November 2026 start date.</em></p> </div> <div> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong><span data-ogsc="black">Criteria for success</span></strong></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Communication – Communicates clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical audiences</li> <li>Continuous Improvement – Looks for opportunities to make the team's process and outcomes better</li> <li>Adaptability – Understands that Agile is a mindset and adapts practices to the needs of the team and organization</li> </ul> </div> <div> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong><span data-ogsc="black"><span class="outlook-search-highlight" data-markjs="true" data-ogsc="rgb(7, 7, 6)" data-ogsb="rgb(255, 237, 148)">Req</span>uired Experience and Skills</span></strong></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li data-pm-slice="1 1 []">U.S. Citizenship</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered</li> <li>Minimum of five (5) years of professional Cloud/DevOps experience</li> <li>Demonstrated experience working with AWS, GitLab, and Kubernetes</li> <li>Experience with Git or another source control management system</li> <li>Understanding of software development lifecycle principles and practices</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, cross-functional technical team</li> </ul> </div> <div> <p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong><span data-ogsc="black">Desired Education and Experience</span></strong></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Experience developing software in Python</li> <li>Previous experience supporting Department of Defense or other government customers in operational environments</li> <li>Experience working with and deploying open-source observability tooling in a kubernetes environment</li> <li>Experience with OpenShift Container Platform, Istio, and ArgoCD</li> </ul> </div> <p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>About Awetomaton</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Flexible time off totaling 36 days / year. No questions asked.</li> <li>100% 401k company match up to IRS annual limits. This is a benefit of up to $24,500 for 2026.</li> <li>Health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA). We pay 95% of employee premiums including family plans.</li> <li>Employee favorite: Tech and Wellness reimbursement of $3000 / year. Treat yourself with the newest gadgets or athletic gear. No approvals required.</li> <li>Annual profit sharing as 401k contribution. No set percent and dependent on annual company performance. Benefit is above and beyond 401k match.</li> <li>MacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on-the-go.</li> </ul> <p> </p></div>