DevOps Engineer

About the job

Position Overview:

We're seeking a highly motivated DevOps Engineer to support mission-critical systems for a U.S. Government customer. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in modern CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and secure cloud environments. You’ll collaborate with software engineers, security professionals, and system administrators to streamline deployments and improve system performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain, and scale CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
• Manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
• Maintain secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP), applying DevSecOps principles
• Work closely with developers to troubleshoot and resolve system issues
• Ensure compliance with government security standards and patching requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
• U.S. Citizenship
• 3+ years of experience in a DevOps, SRE, or Cloud Engineering role
• Proficient in scripting languages (Python, Bash, etc.)
• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm)
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and services
• Familiarity with configuration management and automation tools
• Experience working in secure, classified environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community or DoD missions
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, FedRAMP)
• Experience with GitOps practices and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Certification in AWS, Azure, or Kubernetes (CKA, CKAD)

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of STIGs, ACAS, and other security tools used in federal environments
• Prior experience with classified data handling and cross-domain solutions