DevOps Engineer

Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Training & development DevOps Engineer (Junior, Mid-Level, Senior) Location: Springfield, VA Clearance Required: Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Position Summary The DevOps Engineer supports mission-critical Department of Defense and Intelligence Community programs by designing, deploying, automating, and sustaining secure cloud and on-premises infrastructure supporting enterprise applications and platform services. Working within Agile and DevSecOps environments, the DevOps Engineer develops and maintains CI/CD pipelines, containerized applications, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud-native solutions that improve system reliability, security, scalability, and operational readiness. This position may be filled at the Junior, Mid-Level, or Senior level based on experience and demonstrated technical expertise. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Design, develop, automate, deploy, and maintain secure DevSecOps solutions supporting enterprise software applications and platform services. Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated application builds, testing, security scanning, and deployment across multiple development, test, staging, production, and multi-security enclave environments. Architect, deploy, administer, and optimize cloud and on-premises infrastructure supporting enterprise applications, microservices, and platform services. Develop, deploy, and manage containerized applications utilizing Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Helm, and related container orchestration technologies. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management solutions utilizing technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Chef, or Puppet. Configure and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines and other DevOps automation tools supporting continuous integration, continuous delivery, and secure software deployment. Integrate enterprise authentication services, access controls, monitoring, logging, vulnerability management, and security compliance into DevSecOps workflows. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues, and optimize platform reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency. Manage software revisions, configuration management, security patches, system hardening, and operational documentation. Support Authority to Operate (ATO), Assessment and Authorization (A&A), RMF compliance, vulnerability remediation, and enterprise cybersecurity initiatives. Collaborate with software developers, system administrators, cybersecurity teams, and government stakeholders to implement secure, scalable, and maintainable enterprise solutions. Participate in Agile, Scrum, and SAFe ceremonies while supporting software delivery, operational readiness, and continuous process improvement. Senior-level engineers may lead architecture decisions, mentor junior engineers, establish DevSecOps standards, and provide technical leadership across multiple projects. Required Qualifications Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance. U.S. Citizenship. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Junior: 2+ years of DevOps, Systems Administration, Cloud Engineering, or related experience. Mid-Level: 5+ years of relevant experience supporting enterprise DevSecOps environments. Senior: 8+ years of enterprise DevOps engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership. Experience supporting Linux-based environments. Experience with containerization technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Helm. Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines utilizing GitLab or comparable DevOps platforms. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or equivalent). Experience with Python, Bash, or Shell scripting. Knowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, load balancers, firewalls, and enterprise infrastructure. Experience supporting cloud and/or on-premises enterprise environments. Strong understanding of DevSecOps methodologies, microservices architecture, configuration management, monitoring, logging, and secure software development. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Intelligence Community or Department of Defense programs. Experience with AWS cloud services. Experience integrating security scanning, vulnerability management, and automated compliance into CI/CD pipelines. Experience with SQL databases and enterprise application deployments. Experience configuring authentication services, IAM, VPN, SSH, and enterprise access management. Experience with Jira, Confluence, GitLab, Jenkins, or similar collaboration and DevOps tools. Experience supporting Agile software development and SAFe methodologies. Technical certifications such as Security+, Network+, Kubernetes, AWS, Red Hat OpenShift, Terraform, or other cloud and DevOps certifications. Experience supporting NGA enterprise environments or similar classified mission systems. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD automation, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native application development. Knowledge of containerization, Kubernetes orchestration, OpenShift administration, Helm, and microservices architecture. Knowledge of enterprise networking, monitoring, logging, cybersecurity, and secure software deployment practices. Ability to automate complex deployment and operational processes across secure enterprise environments. Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure, application, and deployment issues while maintaining operational continuity. Ability to communicate effectively with software developers, system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and government stakeholders. Ability to work independently or as part of a cross-functional engineering team supporting mission-critical operations. Senior-level engineers must demonstrate the ability to mentor technical staff, provide architectural guidance, and lead enterprise DevSecOps initiatives.