Senior DevOps Engineer; AI​/Cloud Modernization

Overview

Tanaq Technical Services (TTS), a division of St. George Tanaq Corporation, is an 8(a) Alaskan Native Small Business that delivers Enterprise Integrated Technology Solutions and Support Services to the Federal Government. TTS combines proactive strategies, efficient processes, and emerging technologies to provide seamless, integrated services. TTS is Mission‑Driven and People‑Focused.

Fully Remote

Full‑time

Senior Dev(pow cs) Engineer providing AI/Cloud Modernization support for the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (HUD OCIO). The role designs, implements, and operates HUD’s Dev Ops platform and cloud‑native capabilities, building automated pipelines, containerized microservices, data pipelines, and secure cloud infrastructure. The engineer collaborates closely with HUD infrastructure, operations, and AI/ML teams to deliver scalable, production‑ready solutions.

Fully remote; requires a federal background check and NACI clearance. Candidates must reside in the United States.

• Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git Lab, or Azure Dev Ops for software development, Dev Ops, and ML Ops initiatives.
• Estanning and managing automated workflows for build, test, and deployment processes.
• Configure and maintain cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure) to support new capability development.
• Develop and manage microservices, containerization, and declarative APIs.
• Implement data pipelines (Apache Kafka) and automated data‑validation routines.
• Support HUD in maturing architectures, technology stacks, coding standards, version control strategies, software integration points, and milestone plans.
• Embed security in Dev Ops workflows in coordination with the Senior Security Engineer.
• Document all processes, configuration management, and privacy/security compliance activities.
• Participate in AI/ML proofs of concept and scale pilots into enterprise‑ready systems.

• 7+ years of Dev Ops engineering experience, including CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, and automation.
• 5+ years supporting federal IT modernization projects preferred.
• Experience developing AI/ML‑enabled solutions and scaling POCs to production‑ready systems.
• Expertise with microservices, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and API design.
• Hands‑on experience with infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Ansible, Terraform).
• Knowledge of federal security and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST RMF, OMB M‑memories).
• Previous experience in regulated/federal government environments is a plus.
• Previous experience supporting HUD OCIO preferred.
• Ability to pass required federal background screening and maintain both government clearance and customer approval.
• Must尖 legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure
• CI/CD Tools:
  Jenkins, Git Lab, Azure Dev Ops Pipelines
• Containerization/Orchestration:
  Docker, Kubernetes
• Infrastructure as Code:
  Ansible, Terraform
• Data Pipelines & Automation:
  Apache Kafka, Python/Bash scripting
• Agile project management tools:
  Jira, Confluence
• Dev Sec Ops  practices, secure coding standards, and AI/ML lifecycle support

• Collaboration across multi‑disciplinary federal teams
• Risk management and compliance adherence
• Problem‑solving for scalable AI/ML solutions
• Continuous improvement of Dev Ops processes
• Documentation and knowledge‑transfer expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in亮 Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (required)
• Master’s degree in related field (preferred)
• Certifications:
  
  AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer or Azure Dev Ops Engineer Expert (required)
• Kubernetes or Docker certification ( мини preferred)
• CI/CD pipeline automation certification (Jenkins, Git Lab, Azure Dev Ops) preferred

• Candidates must reside in the United States.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May need to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

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