DevOps​/AWS​/Python Engineer

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Gaithersburg, MD, St. louis, MO, Alexandria, VA, Chantilly, VA

On site (Need local or who are willing to relocate)

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We are seeking a skilled Dev Sec Ops  Engineer to support automation, CI/CD pipeline development, and cloud-native deployments within a secure, multi-tenant environment. The ideal candidate will have strong Python scripting skills, hands‑on AWS experience, and a solid understanding of containerized and Kubernetes‑based infrastructures. This role focuses on automating manual processes, supporting developer workflows, and maintaining secure, scalable cloud environments.

• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions to replace manual operational processes
• Build and support CI/CD pipelines using Git Lab CI/CD and Dev Sec Ops  best practices
• Develop automation scripts using Python (preferred) and Power Shell in Windows and Linux environments
• Deploy and manage microservices in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Configure, troubleshoot, and deploy Docker containers and Kubernetes workloads (EKS/Open Shift preferred)
• Support application deployments and testing activities for development teams
• Review source code repositories and produce technical and engineering documentation
• Maintain Dev Ops and operational documentation
• Conduct security remediation activities based on vulnerability and compliance scans
• Provide technical guidance and operational support for platform services and microservices
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams using Jira, Confluence, and chat‑based collaboration tools

• 5–7 years of relevant IT or Dev Ops experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field
• Strong experience with Python scripting, including AWS automation using Boto3
• Experience developing and managing Git Lab CI/CD pipelines
• 2–3 years of experience with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS or Open Shift preferred)
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services such as S3, ECS, Cloud Formation, Lambda, API Gateway
• Experience administering both Windows and Linux operating systems
• Solid understanding of Dev Sec Ops  practices, secure SDLC, and CI/CD workflows
• Familiarity with cloud‑native and serverless architectures
• Experience supporting development and testing environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• CompTIA Security+ CE (or DoD 8570 IAT Level II equivalent)
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance, with ability to obtain SCI
• U.S. Citizenship required

• AWS certifications (Dev Ops Engineer, Solutions Architect, or similar)
• Experience with AWS Lambda and ECS‑based deployments
• Linux certifications
• Experience with geospatial technologies (e.g., ArcGIS)
• Strong troubleshooting skills in containerized and cloud environments

• Management
  
  Experience:
  
  Not required
• Travel:
  None
• Work Environment:
  Secure, cloud‑based, multi‑tenant infrastructure