DevOps Engineer Security Clearance

Position: DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance
Job Title:

Dev Ops Engineer

Location:

Arlington, VA (On-Site)
Clearance:
Active TS/SCI Required
Company:
Quantum Science Solutions (QSS)
Compensation:
Open Rate
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Position Overview
Quantum Science Solutions (QSS) is seeking a Dev Ops Engineer to support a customer responsible for the rapid deployment and management of secure cloud-based engagement kits used in cyber incident response and threat hunting operations.
This role focuses on automating, optimizing, and enhancing cloud infrastructure deployments through CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and cloud automation. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting AWS environments, implementing Dev Ops best practices, and building scalable, repeatable deployment solutions.
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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated cloud deployments

• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Cloud Formation, or similar tools

• Automate provisioning, configuration, and scaling of cloud resources

• Manage source control repositories and version control processes

• Develop automation scripts and tools to improve operational efficiency

• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting capabilities

• Support troubleshooting and performance optimization of cloud environments

• Collaborate with architects and engineers to improve deployment processes

• Support security hardening and compliance automation initiatives
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Mandatory Skills

• U.S. Citizenship

• Active TS/SCI Clearance

• Ability to obtain DHS Suitability

• 3+ years of experience in Dev Ops, automation, or software engineering roles

• Experience with Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible, or similar IaC tools

• Experience with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, Git Lab CI, or Git Hub Actions

• Strong scripting skills using Python, Bash, or Power Shell

• Experience with Git and version control best practices

• Knowledge of AWS cloud services and APIs

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized environments

• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems
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Preferred Skills

• Experience with Kubernetes, ECS, or other container orchestration platforms

• Knowledge of security automation and compliance-as-code practices

• Experience supporting mission-critical or operational environments

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies

• Background in software development or systems engineering

• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack
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Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
OR

• High School Diploma and 7+ years of directly relevant experience
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Desired Certifications

• AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer or equivalent certification
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Why QSS?
At QSS, you'll support mission-critical cyber operations by enabling rapid deployment of secure cloud environments used by incident responders and threat hunters protecting federal agencies and critical infrastructure.
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Benefits Include:

• Competitive compensation with annual performance bonuses

• Premium Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage

• Generous PTO plus Federal Holidays

• 401(k) with company match

• Professional development and certification support