Cloud/DevOps Engineer

Awetomaton is seeking a Cloud/DevOps Engineer  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. An active TS/SCI is required. 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.  We are actively considering candidates with a planned November 2026 start date. Criteria for success Communication – Communicates clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical audiences Continuous Improvement – Looks for opportunities to make the team's process and outcomes better Adaptability – Understands that Agile is a mindset and adapts practices to the needs of the team and organization Req uired Experience and Skills U.S. Citizenship Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered Minimum of five (5) years of professional Cloud/DevOps experience Demonstrated experience working with AWS, GitLab, and Kubernetes Experience with Git or another source control management system Understanding of software development lifecycle principles and practices Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, cross-functional technical team Desired Education and Experience Experience developing software in Python Previous experience supporting Department of Defense or other government customers in operational environments Experience working with and deploying open-source observability tooling in a kubernetes environment Experience with OpenShift Container Platform, Istio, and ArgoCD   About Awetomaton 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. Benefits 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: Flexible time off totaling 36 days / year. No questions asked. 100% 401k company match up to IRS annual limits. This is a benefit of up to $24,500 for 2026. Health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA). We pay 95% of employee premiums including family plans. Employee favorite: Tech and Wellness reimbursement of $3000 / year. Treat yourself with the newest gadgets or athletic gear. No approvals required. Annual profit sharing as 401k contribution. No set percent and dependent on annual company performance. Benefit is above and beyond 401k match. MacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on-the-go.