Senior DevOps Automation Engineer

• Construct, refine, and troubleshoot automated build and deployment pipelines.
• Oversee environment configurations and coordinate application release cycles.
• Perform vulnerability assessments on containers and ensure alignment with security baselines.
• Oversee system observability, logging, and health monitoring setups.
• Create technical documentation to support team-wide Dev Sec Ops  adoption and best practices.

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Demonstrated experience in Dev Sec Ops  engineering and automated software delivery.
• Practical knowledge of containerization and container vulnerability scanning.
• Familiarity with secure SDLC frameworks and Agile development practices.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and clear technical communication.

• Proficiency with CI/CD platforms like Git Lab CI/CD, Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, or Azure Dev Ops.
• Hands-on skills with IaC and orchestration tools including Ansible, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with observability suites such as Splunk, ELK, Grafana, or Prometheus.
• Background working in AWS or Azure cloud environments within federal or defense sectors.

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Demonstrated experience in Dev Sec Ops  engineering and automated software delivery.
• Practical knowledge of containerization and container vulnerability scanning.
• Familiarity with secure SDLC frameworks and Agile development practices.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and clear technical communication.

• Proficiency with CI/CD platforms like Git Lab CI/CD, Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, or Azure Dev Ops.
• Hands-on skills with IaC and orchestration tools including Ansible, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with observability suites such as Splunk, ELK, Grafana, or Prometheus.
• Background working in AWS or Azure cloud environments within federal or defense sectors.

• Level: Top Secret
• Health and Financial Foundation
  - Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits - PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development
  - The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.

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  Recruiter Review

  Recruiting reviews your resume for role alignment, technical background, clearance status where relevant, and program fit.

• 3

  Interview

  Qualified candidates may meet program, technical, or delivery leaders to discuss experience and expectations for the role.

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  Offer

  When there is a match, the team coordinates offer, onboarding, clearance transfer or sponsorship details where contractually authorized.

Footbridge Federal delivers engineering, cyber, mission IT, analytics, and cleared program support for defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland security, and research missions.

Mission Context Matters

Candidates should expect work tied to defense, intelligence, federal civilian, homeland, and research missions rather than generic commercial delivery.

Small-Team Accountability

The culture copy emphasizes ownership, communication, and practical execution across teams that work close to customers and program outcomes.

Growth With Technical Credibility

Career content supports hands-on technical growth, certifications, internal mobility, and program leadership without forcing one career track.

• Health and Financial Foundation
  - Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts are described in the benefits page.
• Time Away and Flexibility Where Mission Permits - PTO, holidays, sick time, military leave, and flexible arrangements are supported where program and security requirements allow.
• Professional Development
  - The site references certification support, training, conferences, mentorship, internal mobility, and individual development planning.