Remote Cloud DevOps Engineer Jobs
Remote Cloud DevOps Engineer jobs are in strong demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams actively hiring for cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipeline, and platform reliability roles. Industries from software and fintech to healthcare technology are filling remote positions right now, and employers currently hiring include UST, Bitdeer Technologies, and HII. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Date: Nov 4, 2026
Location: Fort Meade, MD, Maryland, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
We recognize that the most effective environment for your projects doesn’t always look the same. Our hybrid work approach ensures that you can make lasting relationships with your team and collaborate in-person to get the job done—while having the flexibility to work from home when needed to achieve focused results.
Why Enlighten?
At Enlighten, our team’s unwavering work ethic, top talent and celebration of innovative ideas have helped us thrive. We know that our employees are essential to our company’s success, so we seek to take care of you as much as you take care of us. Here are a few highlights of our benefits package:
- 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.
- 10% 401k benefit.
- Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
- Education/training allowances.
Anticipated Salary Range: $137,510.00 - $185,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function, internal equity and a candidate's education or training, work experience, certifications and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may include additional non-recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the recruiter during the interview process.
Job Description
Seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Kubernetes and Container Orchestration, Configuration Management, CI/CD, Automation, Linux systems administration, Scripting in Bash and Programming in Python, AWS and a background in Big Data solutions. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the monitoring, reliability and scalability of our services. Work is performed in a hybrid environment on customer site (on average 2-3 days a week) with a great team.
If you have a passion for DevOps and are interested in working with a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
#LI-DW2 #Mid-Senior Level
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
- Automate deployment processes and implement CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliability and rapid scaling.
- Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS.
- Collaborate closely with development teams to seamlessly integrate their applications into the operational infrastructure.
- Monitor production systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and resolve them to maintain high availability.
- Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance.
- Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Clearance Requirement: Must currently have and maintain an active Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
- 9+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge with one or more of the following:
- Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
- AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.
- Configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
- Application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management.
- Ability to develop in Python, Bash, or Go.
- Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools.
- Comfortable operating in a terminal-based environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
- Must have or be able to obtain DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e., Security+) within 30 days of hire.
- Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, averaging 2-3 days per week on customer site in Fort Meade, MD. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed. Onsite frequency and locations may vary based on customer/company support requirements and contract needs.
Preferred Requirements
- Currently holds an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with Git, Flux, Helm, and other development and deployment tools.
- Experience with big data technologies such as: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
- Experience with K9s, AWS CLI, AWS SNS, AWS SQS, and AWS Diode.
- Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites.
We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our website at www.enlighten.com.
Date: Nov 4, 2026
Location: Fort Meade, MD, Maryland, United States
Company: HII's Mission Technologies division
We recognize that the most effective environment for your projects doesn’t always look the same. Our hybrid work approach ensures that you can make lasting relationships with your team and collaborate in-person to get the job done—while having the flexibility to work from home when needed to achieve focused results.
Why Enlighten?
At Enlighten, our team’s unwavering work ethic, top talent and celebration of innovative ideas have helped us thrive. We know that our employees are essential to our company’s success, so we seek to take care of you as much as you take care of us. Here are a few highlights of our benefits package:
- 100% paid employee premium for healthcare, vision and dental plans.
- 10% 401k benefit.
- Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays.
- Education/training allowances.
Anticipated Salary Range: $137,510.00 - $185,000.00. The salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, Enlighten takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function, internal equity and a candidate's education or training, work experience, certifications and key skills. Occasionally positions/roles may include additional non-recurrent compensation and will be addressed by the recruiter during the interview process.
Job Description
Seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Kubernetes and Container Orchestration, Configuration Management, CI/CD, Automation, Linux systems administration, Scripting in Bash and Programming in Python, AWS and a background in Big Data solutions. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the monitoring, reliability and scalability of our services. Work is performed in a hybrid environment on customer site (on average 2-3 days a week) with a great team.
If you have a passion for DevOps and are interested in working with a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
#LI-DW2 #Mid-Senior Level
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
- Automate deployment processes and implement CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliability and rapid scaling.
- Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS.
- Collaborate closely with development teams to seamlessly integrate their applications into the operational infrastructure.
- Monitor production systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and resolve them to maintain high availability.
- Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance.
- Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Clearance Requirement: Must currently have and maintain an active Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
- 9+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge with one or more of the following:
- Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
- AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.
- Configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
- Application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management.
- Ability to develop in Python, Bash, or Go.
- Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools.
- Comfortable operating in a terminal-based environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
- Must have or be able to obtain DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e., Security+) within 30 days of hire.
- Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, averaging 2-3 days per week on customer site in Fort Meade, MD. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed. Onsite frequency and locations may vary based on customer/company support requirements and contract needs.
Preferred Requirements
- Currently holds an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with Git, Flux, Helm, and other development and deployment tools.
- Experience with big data technologies such as: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
- Experience with K9s, AWS CLI, AWS SNS, AWS SQS, and AWS Diode.
- Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites.
We have many more additional great benefits/perks that you can find on our website at www.enlighten.com.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote cloud DevOps engineer jobs.
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform in production environments
- Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
- Strong Kubernetes and container orchestration skills, including Helm and cluster management
- Scripting ability in Python, Bash, or Go for automation and tooling tasks
- Relevant cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, CKA, or Google Professional DevOps Engineer
Tips for Your Remote Cloud DevOps Engineer Job Search
Show your async communication in writing
Remote cloud devops teams run on written updates, incident postmortems, and runbook documentation. Include links to public runbooks, architecture decision records, or incident write-ups in your application materials so hiring managers can see how you communicate technically without a whiteboard.
Demonstrate remote tooling fluency upfront
Call out hands-on experience with the tools distributed teams actually use day to day: Terraform, Helm, ArgoCD, Datadog, PagerDuty, and Slack-based incident workflows. Remote hiring managers filter fast on tooling fit, so name the stack explicitly rather than leaving it implied.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote cloud devops engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, making it straightforward to find roles that match your stack and apply directly. Apply as soon as a role goes live, since distributed teams often close strong remote openings quickly.
Prepare for infrastructure deep-dives in remote interviews
Remote cloud devops interviews lean heavily on live coding or design sessions in shared environments like Miro or VS Code Live Share. Practice narrating your reasoning clearly while working through a Kubernetes deployment scenario or a CI/CD architecture problem, since interviewers can't read your body language.
Remote Cloud DevOps Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote cloud devops engineer job?
Target companies built around distributed teams, since they already have the tooling and culture to support remote cloud devops engineers effectively. Remote hiring managers screen hard for self-direction, clear async written communication, and hands-on fluency with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP alongside infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform. A public GitHub repository showing real pipeline or infrastructure work gives you a concrete edge over candidates who only describe their experience.
Which companies hire remote cloud devops engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote cloud devops engineers include UST, Bitdeer Technologies, and HII, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first software companies, cloud-native fintech firms, and distributed enterprise technology teams account for the largest share of remote openings in this role.
Can you get a remote cloud devops engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level cloud devops roles are harder to land because you must troubleshoot and ship independently from day one without in-person support. Cloud-native startups and smaller distributed teams are your most realistic targets early on. Demonstrating hands-on cloud lab work, a Terraform or Kubernetes project on GitHub, and a relevant certification like AWS Solutions Architect can substitute meaningfully for professional experience.
Do you need a degree for remote cloud devops engineer jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in this field prioritize demonstrated cloud and automation skills over formal credentials, particularly because remote work already self-selects for candidates who learn independently. Certifications from AWS, Google Cloud, or HashiCorp carry real weight, and a portfolio of live infrastructure or pipeline projects often matters more than a computer science degree when hiring managers can't assess you in person.
Which industries hire the most remote cloud devops engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote cloud devops engineers are Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These industries rely on distributed engineering teams managing cloud infrastructure at scale, which makes remote cloud devops engineers a natural fit for how they already operate.
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