FS– DevOps/AWS/Python Engineer; Mid–Senior
Listed on 2026-02-07
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing
FS2 – Dev Ops / AWS / Python Engineer (Mid–Senior)
Clearance Required:
Active Top Secret (TS)
Work Location (Onsite):
Northern Virginia | Gaithersburg, MD | St. Louis, MO
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Relocation Assistance:
Available
Compensation Range: $100,000 – $180,000 base + full benefits
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required
This is a confidential search for a Mid–Senior level Dev Ops / AWS / Python Engineer supporting highly secure, mission-critical systems. The role is fully onsite and requires an active Top Secret clearance, with eligibility to obtain SCI post-hire.
Youll join a technically mature environment where automation, infrastructure reliability, and secure delivery pipelines are not nice to haves—theyre essential to national-level outcomes.
Why This Role MattersThis role sits at the intersection of automation, cloud infrastructure, and secure software delivery. Youll help modernize and sustain complex systems by replacing manual processes with resilient, scalable Dev Sec Ops solutions across Windows and Linux environments.
If you enjoy building systems that must work every time, collaborating closely with developers, and operating in environments where precision and security matter, this role is for you.
What Youll Do- Automate legacy and manual operational processes using Python and/or Power Shell
- Build, maintain, and improve Git Lab CI/CD pipelines
- Support Dev Sec Ops microservices deployments in Windows & Linux environments
- Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot Docker containers
- Work with Kubernetes infrastructure (Open Shift or EKS preferred)
- Support developer deployments and testing activities
- Review code repositories and translate engineering decisions into clear documentation
- Conduct remediation based on security scan findings
- Provide technical guidance across capabilities and microservices
- Maintain Dev Ops and operational documentation
- Python scripting
, ideally paired with AWS automation (Boto3) - Git Lab CI/CD usage and best practices
- Strong working knowledge of AWS services and cloud architectures
- Dev Sec Ops workflows in secure, multi-tenant environments
- Active Top Secret Security Clearance (SCI eligibility required post-hire)
- CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent (DoD 8570 IAT Level II)
- 2–3+ years of experience with:
- Kubernetes infrastructure (Open Shift or EKS preferred)
- Docker containers
- Git Lab CI/CD pipelines
- Proficiency in Python and/or Power Shell
- Experience administering Windows and Linux systems
- Experience with AWS services such as:
- Cloud Formation, S3, ECS
- Lambda, API Gateway, load balancing, autoscaling
- Strong understanding of Dev Sec Ops methodologies
- Experience supporting development testing and deployments
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- AWS certifications (Dev Ops Engineer, Solutions Architect)
- Linux certifications
- Experience with AWS Lambda, ECS
- Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Rocket Chat
- Not remote or hybrid
- Not a managerial role
- Not a travel-heavy position
- Not open to visa sponsorship
- Seniority Level: Mid–Senior
- Experience Target: 5–7 years
- Overtime: Not eligible
- Bonus/Commission: Not eligible
- Interview Travel: Not reimbursed
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