About INflow Federal - founded in 2013, INflow Federal is a mission-driven small business delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of War (DoW) and Joint Force operations across 20+ states. Our strength comes from our people - especially the Veterans who make up over 50% of our workforce. Through our Veteran Outreach Program and employee-first culture, we invest deeply in professional growth, well-being, and innovation. Known for our agility, transparency, and integrity, INflow combines real-world experience with emerging technologies like AI/ML to help our customers lead in a rapidly evolving defense landscape. We empower both our employees and mission partners to stay ahead - driving smarter, faster, and more secure outcomes.
INflow Federal is seeking an Automation Engineer to support the optimization, security, and sustainment of a modern low-code enterprise platform and its supporting cloud infrastructure. This position focuses on automating deployment, monitoring, and performance management of platform services to ensure security, scalability, and reliability across IL4/IL5 environments. The Automation Engineer will work closely with platform developers, cybersecurity specialists, and operations teams to apply DevSecOps best practices, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) security standards while enhancing efficiency and availability. This is a fully remote position.
Here, your work is more than a job - it’s a journey in innovation. With opportunities to work on high-impact projects, access to the latest technologies, and a culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration, INflow Federal is where your expertise can truly make a difference.
Maintain and optimize a secure low-code application platform and its associated infrastructure across cloud-hosted IL environments
Develop and implement automation workflows for provisioning, configuration management, and continuous integration/delivery
Create and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates and scripts using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
Integrate automated compliance, patching, and scanning processes aligned with RMF and DISA STIG requirements
Implement and sustain CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, secure delivery of applications and system updates
Automate performance monitoring, alerting, and logging through tools such as CloudWatch, ELK Stack, or Grafana
Manage system hardening and vulnerability remediation workflows to ensure continuous compliance
Support cloud services and resources including compute, networking, and storage configurations across IL2–IL5 environments
Collaborate with platform engineers and security teams to ensure automation processes support Zero Trust and RMF standards
Develop scripts to streamline data synchronization, backup, and recovery processes
Maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, deployment guides, and automation scripts
Participate in Agile sprint activities and Continuous Service Improvement (CSI) initiatives
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or AWS CloudFormation
Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline)
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration
Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and performance optimization tools (CloudWatch, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana)
Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity frameworks, RMF, and DISA STIG compliance
Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
Knowledge of AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, VPC) and secure identity/access controls (IAM, KMS)
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities across distributed systems
Excellent collaboration and communication skills within Agile delivery teams
Detail-oriented approach emphasizing security, performance, and automation efficiency
Ability to manage and optimize systems in compliance-driven cloud environments
Commitment to innovation, automation, and mission-focused delivery
Preferred certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional or AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CompTIA Security+ CE (DoD 8570), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or DevSecOps-related certification
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in automation engineering, DevSecOps, or platform operations within secure DoD or federal environments
Experience supporting or automating low-code platform deployments in AWS GovCloud or equivalent IL-classified environments
Demonstrated expertise in cloud automation, configuration management, and continuous integration
Active DoD Top Secret clearance
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