Principal DevOps Engineer

Job Overview

Are you passionate about building secure, compliant cloud platforms that support mission-critical systems? Evolv is seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer to design, operate, and continuously improve cloud infrastructure that meets federal security and compliance requirements. In this role, you will partner closely with Platform, Security, Compliance, and Engineering teams to enable reliable, audit-ready cloud environments while balancing velocity, security, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• In the first 30 days, you will meet with Platform, Security, Compliance, and Engineering stakeholders and develop an understanding of Evolv’s cloud architecture, security posture, and compliance obligations.


• Within 3 months, you will drive day-to-day operations of FedRAMP-aligned cloud environments and implement technical controls.


• By the end of the first year, you will be a trusted technical owner for FedRAMP cloud infrastructure and compliance operations and help maintain audit-ready systems through continuous monitoring and evidence generation.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or Green-card holder


• 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or platform operations roles


• Hands-on experience operating AWS environments


• Experience working in compliance-driven or regulated environments


• Strong understanding of Linux, networking, IAM, and cloud security fundamentals


• Experience using Infrastructure as Code and automation tools


• Clear communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting FedRAMP Moderate or High environments


• Familiarity with NIST 800-53 control families and evidence collection


• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and security tooling


• Cloud or security certifications (AWS or security-focused certifications)

Benefits

Our Benefits Include:

• Equity as part of your total compensation package


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)


• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)