DevOps Engineer - Mid-Level Security Clearance

Position: DevOps Engineer - Mid-Level with Security Clearance
Dev Ops Engineer - Mid-Level

Location:

Herndon, VA (Onsit)

Employment Type:

Full-Time, W-2 Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually (based on skills and experience)

Clearance Required:

Active TS/SCI (CI Poly preferred or willingness to obtain)

Position Overview We are seeking a Mid-Level Dev Ops Engineer to support application development, deployment, and infrastructure automation efforts within a high-side network environment. This role supports the integration of intelligence capabilities into testing and operational systems deployed across hybrid on-premise and cloud architectures. The ideal candidate has hands-on Dev Ops experience, strong Linux fundamentals, and working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and infrastructure automation tools.

This position provides the opportunity to work alongside senior engineers while continuing to develop advanced Dev Ops and cloud-native expertise in a secure, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities Deploy, configure, and maintain highly available applications in secure environments Support Kubernetes and/or Hashi Corp Nomad clusters for workload orchestration Assist in implementing Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Git Lab, Jenkins, or equivalent tools Perform system monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting to ensure operational stability Support container security scanning and remediation using tools such as Trivy or similar Assist cybersecurity teams in remediation efforts, patching, and compliance activities (e.g., OS updates, STIG implementation) Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, and pipeline-related issues Support PKI certificate integration and authentication mechanisms Maintain configuration management of deployment artifacts and environments Participate in Agile development processes and sprint activities

Minimum Qualifications Active TS/SCI clearance (CI Poly preferred or willingness to obtain) Ability to work onsite in a SCIF environment (Herndon, VA) 5-8 years of professional experience in Dev Ops, Systems Engineering, or related field Experience deploying and managing cloud-native applications using Kubernetes and Docker Working knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.) Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Git Lab, Jenkins, Azure Dev Ops, etc.)

Strong scripting skills in Python and/or Bash

Experience with Linux system administration (Red Hat, Rocky, Alma Linux, etc.) Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) Knowledge of networking fundamentals and load balancing concepts

Experience with Git or other source control tools Understanding of Dev Sec Ops  best practices

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline Security+ or equivalent certification Experience integrating static code analysis tools (Git Lab SAST, Sonar Qube, etc.) Exposure to Apache NiFi

Experience with REST APIs and microservices architecture Familiarity with Docker STIGs and CONMON programs RHCSA, LPIC, CKA, or Docker certifications Experience in secure government or intelligence environments What We're Looking For Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail Comfortable working in a fast-paced, secure environment Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within Agile teams Willingness to learn and grow under senior technical leadership Clear and professional communication skills