DevOps​/Release Management Engineer

Position: DevOps / Release Management Engineer
# Dev Ops / Release Management Engineer Maximus Full  Timemid Fort Meade, Maryland, USPosted Yesterday##

Role Overview Maximus is hiring a mid-level Dev Ops / Release Management Engineer. This is a full-time role in Fort Meade. Part of Maximus's Devops hiring, posted yesterday. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.## Salary Context Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Mid-level Devops roles is $118k-$162k (based on 43 comparable listings).

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Job Description ### Requirements Description & Requirements Maximus is a trusted federal partner supporting mission‐critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Recent contract awards in cybersecurity and operational readiness underscore Maximus’ role as a reliable prime for high‐impact government missions. Joining Maximus means contributing to meaningful work in fast‐paced environments alongside professionals committed to service, accountability, and results.

This position is contingent upon contract award and position availability. Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer of employment, which will become final only upon successful contract award to Maximus, availability of the position, and receipt of authorization to proceed.

This position is onsite five days a week in Fort Meade, MD, and requires a TS/SCI security clearance.

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS
087, T3, Band 6

Job-Specific

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Designs, implements, and maintains Dev Sec Ops  pipelines supporting cloud-hosted mission systems.
* Automates build, test, release, and deployment activities across development and operational environments.
* Maintains system reliability, scalability, performance, and availability.
* Implements Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for environment provisioning and configuration.
* Supports software release management, version control, and change management activities.
* Troubleshoots issues across development, test, and production environments.
* Collaborates with developers, QA, cybersecurity, and operations teams to streamline delivery.
* Ensures solutions comply with DoD cybersecurity, RMF, and secure configuration requirements.
* Supports documentation, integration, testing, and accreditation activities.
* Participates in Agile program increment (PI) planning and activities requiring periodic travels.

Minimum Requirements:

* Active TS/SCI clearance required.
* Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
* Must be able to report on-site in Ft Meade, MD up to five days per week based on customer requirements.
* 5 years of experience in Dev Ops, software development, or system administration.
* 3 years managing cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
* 3 years developing and automating CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git Lab CI).
* 3 years collaborating with development, QA, and operations teams.
* 3 years implementing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation, or Ansible).
* 3 years troubleshooting development, test, and production environments.
* Practical experience supporting release management and deployment processes.

Preferred Skills and

Qualifications:

* AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer certification.
* Kubernetes Administrator certification.
* Azure Dev Ops Engineer / Solution Expert certification.
* Experience supporting DoD Dev Sec Ops  environments.
* Experience supporting RMF accreditation and secure system deployments.#techjobs #clearance #veterans page #USCYBERCOMMinimum Requirements TCS
087, T3, Band 6

EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally…