Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Engineer
San Diego, CA
National Security – Research & Emerging Technologies /
Full-Time Employee /
On-site
At INflow Federal, we’re not just building infrastructure—we’re shaping the future of national defense. We design and engineer secure, intelligent systems that empower mission success through the seamless integration of human insight and machine capability. With deep roots in Department of Defense (DoD) networks and a commitment to operational excellence, we deliver infrastructure that fuels advanced analytics, AI/ML, and data-driven decision-making at scale. Every project is an opportunity to tackle complexity head-on and build solutions that make a real-world impact. Join INflow and help lead the charge toward a smarter, more connected defense landscape.
About This Position:
INflow Federal is seeking a highly skilled Cloud IaC Engineer with a DevSecOps focus to help architect, automate, and secure mission-critical cloud infrastructure for our federal customers. If you’re driven by innovation, automation, and secure deployments at scale, this role is for you.
You’ll join our Operations, Infrastructure, and Support Engineering team, taking ownership of designing, implementing, and maintaining tools and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) systems that power our automated deployment, release, and upgrade processes. Your contributions will directly influence cloud reliability, performance, and security in highly dynamic and sensitive environments.
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.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform and Ansible
- Build automated CI/CD pipelines that support secure, repeatable cloud infrastructure deployments
- Participate in system design, architecture reviews, and performance tuning discussions
- Implement and manage configuration management tools to ensure consistent environments
- Automate routine processes to eliminate manual toil and improve operational efficiency
- Contribute to incident response efforts, conduct root cause analysis, and support blameless post-mortems
- Ensure all automation and infrastructure meets stringent security and compliance requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree (at a minimum) with 5+ years of experience
- Experience working with appropriate scripting languages and operating systems software (e.g., PowerShell, Bash)
- Experience with Ansible, Terraform or equivalent configuration management tools
- Should have flexibility in approach to finding solutions, ability to understand and act on the customer needs and priorities, and ability to learn new technologies quickly
- Strong team building skills that enable collaboration and coordination within and across teams and functions
- Ability to automate menial tasks with an emphasis on security.
Desired Qualifications:
- Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Expert, or Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer
- Experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and container orchestration
- Familiarity with GitOps practices and tools like ArgoCD or Flux
- Experience integrating security tools (e.g., Snyk, Aqua, Twistlock) into CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of DoD cloud security requirements, compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-53)
- Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Splunk
- Exposure to secrets management tools such as HashiCorp Vault or AWS Secrets Manager
- Experience working in Agile or SAFe environments
Clearance Requirements:
- TS/SCI
$140,000 - $200,000 a year
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
About INflow Federal
Founded in 2013, INflow Federal is a mission-driven small business delivering cutting-edge solutions in Network Modernization, Cybersecurity, and Data Modernization to support Joint Force operations across 20+ states. We’re proud to serve customers like the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and other federal agencies.
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.
Citizenship Requirements
INflow Federal is a defense contractor. Due to legal requirements, candidates must be US Citizens to be considered for employment.
Other Notes
- Some travel may be required: Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. This is subject to change at the direction of the customer.
Other:
- Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must have willingness to perform duties not listed in the job description as required by INflow and our customer.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Diversity and Inclusion
INflow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job applicants and employees are evaluated solely on job-related qualifications and experience.
