Sr. DevOps Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Dev Ops Engineer to support a company delivering federal modernization, cloud transformation, and mission-critical technology solutions. This position is on-site in Huntsville, AL.

The Senior Dev Ops Engineer will develop secure automation, infrastructure as code, and deployment pipelines across AWS and on-premises environments. This opportunity supports the modernization of critical government systems by improving software delivery, integrating security controls, and increasing deployment reliability.

• Build and improve CI/CD pipelines that automate software builds, testing, security scanning, and application deployments
• Integrate dependency management, artifact controls, vulnerability scanning, and code quality checks into secure delivery workflows
• Develop infrastructure as code using Terraform, Cloud Formation, or comparable technologies to automate provisioning and configuration
• Manage version control, branching strategies, and build processes while incorporating logging, monitoring, and alerting into cloud and hybrid environments
• Support federal security requirements through automated compliance checks, artifact tracking, and audit documentation
• Collaborate with development, cloud, data, QA, and product teams to troubleshoot deployment issues, improve pipeline performance, and support release readiness
• Maintain documentation covering pipeline configurations, infrastructure templates, and deployment procedures

• 8+ years of experience in Dev Sec Ops , CI/CD engineering, or secure automation, with a Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience developing and maintaining pipelines using Git Lab CI, Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, or similar tools
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployment environments
• Experience using Terraform, Cloud Formation, and configuration management technologies
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and secure development practices
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Must have an Active Top Secret Security Clearance

• Experience supporting DOJ, FBI, Intelligence Community, or other national security programs
• Experience working with AWS infrastructure and cloud deployment workflows
• Familiarity with microservices, serverless frameworks, and distributed systems
• Experience automating security scanning with Sonar Qube, Snyk, Anchore, Twistlock, or Nessus
• Experience developing automation scripts using Python, Bash, or Power Shell

Salary Range: Competitive salary depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as Required by Law

This job opens for applications on 10/19/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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