Job Description
Job Description
Location: Herndon/Chantilly, VA
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP)
Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Salary Range: $190,000 – $210,000
We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support a mission-critical federal program with a focus on enabling secure, rapid, and stable deployment of enterprise software systems. This role involves engineering and managing DevOps pipelines, containerized environments, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within secure, high-demand architectures. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, CI/CD automation, and Agile DevOps methodologies.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Chief Engineers and development teams to integrate DevOps best practices and automation strategies across software lifecycles.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud-based systems using Terraform and other tools.
- Containerize Java and Python applications using Docker/Podman and deploy to Kubernetes environments with Helm.
- Engineer cost-efficient AWS environments (e.g., EKS, Lambda, EMR) incorporating autoscaling, scheduling, and high-availability strategies.
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated, secure, and version-controlled deployments using Git and Jenkins.
- Embed security and compliance checks within build pipelines; collaborate with ISSEs on integrating cybersecurity tools.
- Document processes and updates in accordance with Agile methodologies and DevOps governance frameworks.
- Facilitate technical exchange meetings to establish and maintain aligned DevOps requirements across multiple stakeholders.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- 4–7 years of experience in DevOps engineering, with a strong background in:
- Kubernetes and Helm
- Docker and/or Podman containerization
- AWS services (EKS, Lambda, EMR, ECR, VPC)
- Terraform for cloud infrastructure automation
- Hands-on experience developing automation for secure deployment pipelines and managing code versioning.
- Experience with infrastructure and configuration scripting to support hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
- Must be available to work full-time on-site in Herndon/Chantilly, VA.
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) is required at the time of application.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Packer and AWS AMI automation.
- Familiarity with Database ORM tools such as Flyway.
- Expertise in CI/CD pipeline automation and testing (Git, Jenkins).
- Proven track record of implementing secure DevOps processes in mission-sensitive environments.
- Understanding of secure cloud environment engineering and compliance principles.
Eligibility:
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) clearance is required for this role.
Benefits
Salary:
Salary for this position is determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and contract-specific budget considerations.
Proposed Salary Range: $190,000 – $210,000
Benefits:
Our client offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- 100% Company-Paid Health Insurance: Full coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents (United Healthcare and Guardian).
- Protection Plans: Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement Contribution: 15% of base salary contributed by the company, fully vested from day one.
- Paid Time Off: 200 hours of PTO annually (accrued), in addition to 11 federal holidays.
- Bonuses: Recruitment and business development bonus opportunities based on performance and company growth.