Senior DevOps Engineer

Senior Dev Ops Engineer

Location:

Alexandria, Virginia, United States

We are looking for a seasoned Dev Sec Ops  engineer to build secure, scalable, automated cloud environments for defense and enterprise customers. You will take ownership of complex Azure‑based systems, refine and optimize CI/CD pipelines, strengthen cybersecurity posture, and guide modernization initiatives. This high‑impact role directly shapes system reliability, security, and mission success.

• Maintain Azure production and lower environments, including implementing security patches and vulnerability remediation.
• Execute and optimize software deployments across multiple environments.
• Perform database backups and support data reliability for Postgre
  
  SQL and Mongo
  
  DB.
• Review container scan findings, coordinate remediation activities with Cyber Security teams, and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) and support recurring cybersecurity reviews.
• Coordinate deployment approvals with hosting providers and stakeholders.
• Execute software upgrades, improve system resiliency, and troubleshoot production issues.
• Implement, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines using Git Lab.
• Monitor and tune infrastructure using Azure Monitor, leveraging Terraform for infrastructure as code.

• Minimum 8 years of directly related Dev Ops, cloud engineering, or infrastructure experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or 4 additional years of relevant experience).
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Security+ certification required.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  • Strong experience with Azure and Kubernetes.
  • Proficiency in Terraform and Git Lab‑based CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with Azure Monitor and container security best practices.
  • Familiarity with Postgre
    
    SQL and Mongo
    
    DB.
  • Experience working in Agile and Dev Sec Ops ‑aligned environments.
  • Strong communication and cross‑team coordination abilities.

• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity compliance processes and enterprise service transitions.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation and tooling.
• Experience across diverse cloud environments and modern Dev Ops tool chains.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and mentor junior engineers.

• Competitive compensation range: $ – $.
• Competitive compensation packages.
• Comprehensive insurance options.
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan.
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
• Wellness and well‑being programs.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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