Senior DevOps Engineer

Overview

This position is contingent upon contract award. Pyramid is seeking a Senior Dev Ops Engineer to support a federal client on a large cloud modernization initiative. This role will design, automate, and maintain secure AWS cloud environments while supporting Agile and Dev Sec Ops  delivery.

• Build and automate cloud environments using Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines with integrated automated testing and security scans.
• Support deployment of applications in scalable, cloud‑based, zero‑trust‑aligned architectures.
• Perform system monitoring, incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Manage patching, updates, and maintenance to meet federal security requirements.
• Work closely with developers and architects in Agile sprint cycles.
• Ensure compliance with NIST 800‑53, Zero Trust requirements, and federal security standards.
• 8+ years of experience with cloud or virtualized infrastructure.
• Strong hands‑on AWS experience.
• Proficiency with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible) and CI/CD automation.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong scripting experience (Python, Ruby, Go, etc.).
• Linux administration experience and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with NIST security controls and Dev Sec Ops  practices.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Experience supporting federal programs or secure enterprise systems.
• Background in modernizing legacy platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud monitoring and logging tools.
• Experience supporting systems through the ATO/SDLC process.

The below listed pay range for this position is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The final offered salary will be influenced by factors including geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, to include our Employee Stock Ownership Program, FlexPTO, and learning and development opportunities.

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Pyramid Systems, Inc. is an award‑winning technology leader, driving digital transformation across federal agencies. We empower forward‑thinking innovations, accelerate production‑ready software, and deliver secure solutions so federal agencies can meet their mission goals. We are headquartered in Fairfax, VA, with a growing national footprint. We value flexible work arrangements and remain committed to ensuring every employee’s voice is heard, performance and results are recognized, development and advancement are a focus, and diversity, equity, and inclusion are company priorities.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits (including a recently launched Employee Stock Ownership Plan - ESOP), a robust performance‑based rewards program, and a positive culture.

Pyramid Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.