K2United - Lead DevOps/Cloud Engineer

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Lead DevOps/Cloud Engineer




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Description
K2United is an organization that houses two distinct, national, customer-facing brands tied together by a shared purpose: setting the standard for an extraordinary workplace. Through our brands, K2Share and CareerSafe, we provide advisory services in cyber risk management and online education for workforce readiness.Our four core values define how we show up every day:Respect Others – We lead with respect, building trust and connection.Internally Driven – We are relentlessly compelled to accomplish our objectives.Collaborative Innovation – We create by listening, sharing, and working together.Client Success – We hold our client’s mission as our own.We believe in people who are accountable, curious, and motivated to make an impact that matters.Our programs make a big impact—CareerSafe supports 2 million+ users per year, and K2Share delivers IT support on federal systems. You’ll have the opportunity to shape technology strategy, lead a talented IT team, and make a difference in a mission-driven, small-business environment that values professional growth and work/life balance.Your ImpactYou will help power CareerSafe, serving more than 3 million users annually, while supporting cloud platforms that operate in regulated environments where reliability, security, and audit readiness matter.This is a hands-on, player-coach role.You are accountable for the platform, the standards, and how the work gets done.Success in this role means:Leading DevOps and cloud engineering through technical direction, not hierarchy. You set standards, guide implementation, and stay close to the work while helping other engineers grow in capability and ownership.Building and evolving CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automation frameworks that make deployments predictable, repeatable, and low-risk.Embedding security and compliance into the way systems are built and deployed, not as a separate step, but as part of how the platform operates day to day.Engineering and improving cloud infrastructure across AWS, GovCloud, and Azure, ensuring systems are scalable, resilient, and cost-effective.Partnering closely with Application Development, Architecture, and Security to ensure platforms support fast, reliable, and secure delivery.Strengthening platform reliability and operational discipline, resolving complex issues when they arise and reducing the likelihood they happen again.Contributing directly to the work. This role is not about delegating from a distance. It is about building systems, improving them, and helping others do the same.It is about building systems and practices that allow the team to operate reliably.This role is collaborative, direct, and accountable. You lead from the front, stay close to the technology, and make both systems and engineers stronger over time.What You Will Work OnDevOps Platform & AutomationDesign and operate CI/CD pipelines that enable fast, reliable deploymentsBuild and maintain infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)Standardize deployment patterns and eliminate manual processesCloud Infrastructure EngineeringEngineer scalable, high-availability cloud environmentsAutomate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle managementOptimize cost, performance, and system reliabilityDevSecOps & ComplianceIntegrate security scanning, controls, and auditability into pipelinesSupport environments aligned to NIST 800-171 and similar frameworksPlatform ReliabilityImprove monitoring, alerting, and observabilityLead root cause analysis and implement long-term fixesSupport backup, recovery, and resilience practicesTechnical LeadershipSet and enforce engineering standardsMentor engineers and improve team capabilityDrive clarity, ownership, and accountability through how work is executed
Requirements
This role is a strong fit if most of the following are true:7–10+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud, or infrastructure engineeringStrong hands-on experience designing and operating cloud environments (AWS required, GovCloud/Azure preferred)Deep experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)Proven ability to build and operate CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar)Strong Linux systems experience in cloud environmentsExperience with monitoring, alerting, and observability toolsExperience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments (NIST, FedRAMP, etc.)Ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure issues without relying on escalationExperience mentoring other engineers and improving team capability through hands-on guidanceComfortable working in a highly accountable environment where priorities and outcomes are explicitWhat Matters HereOwnership over activityClarity over ambiguitySystems over heroicsAccountability over excusesContinuous improvement over comfortWhy This RoleDirect ownership of DevOps and cloud platform directionOpportunity to shape how engineering is done across the organizationHands-on technical work with meaningful influenceA team that values accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement Benefits:We’re invested in the people who make our success possible. As a K2United employee, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive set of benefits and opportunities that meet you where you are. These benefits include:401(k) plan with employer matching contributionsLow-cost, comprehensive medical benefits for employees and their familiesFlexibility for those needing time off for jury duty, voting, military leave, etc.Wellness stipend program (includes fitness reimbursement program)Tuition stipendCasual dress work environmentTechnical training and certifications as requiredAny of our CareerSafe Online training courses for free to employees and their immediate familyApplicants must be willing to take a drug test and submit to a credit and background investigation as part of the selection process.The U.S. government restricts access by Foreign Nationals to certain types of technology and technical data. Consequently, this posting is intended only for U.S. citizens.K2United, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.This job description is not an exhaustive list of job responsibilities. K2United management reserves the right to change or alter this job description at any time without notice.
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$130,000 - $150,000


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