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Secure Research Devops Engineer

Job in Norfolk, Virginia, 23510, USA
Listing for: Old Dominion University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title
Secure Research Devops Engineer

Position Number
01330A

Department
HRBRC RCC SUPPORT

Location
Norfolk, VA

Type of Position
Classified

Type of Job
Full Time

EEO Category
B Professionals

Job Description
Support the mission of Old Dominion University in the operation of regulated research environments. The Dev Ops Engineer will be responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining systems and applications that support researchers' secure research computing needs. They will combine technical skills with big picture thinking to accelerate collaborative regulated research activities and supporting controlled information systems under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Thorough knowledge of scripting languages such as bash, powershell, and python.
Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures for system and application administration.
Considerable knowledge of network design, administration, operations, and security.
Some knowledge of Windows and Linux hardware and software support and appropriate system practices.
Some knowledge of the application development lifecycle including build, release, and deployment.
Some knowledge of public and private cloud environments. Strong problem solving, research, and analytical skills.
Ability to work in a team.
Ability to plan work and set priorities.

Special licenses, registration or certification
U. S. Citizenship required per DoD CUI dissemination control regulations. Must be eligible for U.S. Secret Clearance.

Education or training
None

Level and type of experience

Considerable experience using scripting and/or programming languages to develop tools.
Considerable experience in the automation and orchestration of enterprise environments.
Some experience managing cloud resources in AWS or GCP.
Some experience configuring and administering Windows and Linux server environments.
Some experience providing Windows and Linux application support to users.
Some experience in the management of containerized and virtual environments.
Some experience building and deploying containerized applications.
Some experience working with Dev Ops tools such as Packer, Ansible, and Gitlab.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent experience.
Some experience hardening Redhat and Windows servers using security baselines.
Some experience using virtualization technologies such as VMware or Nutanix.
Some experience with package deployment and OS imaging.
Some knowledge of HPC software and networking technologies.

Conditions of Employment
This is a Norfolk-based position working a traditional 40-hour work week. There is an on-call component to this position.

This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at $ - 75,423

Posting Detail Information

Job

Requisition Number
S03176

Job Open To
General Public

Open Date
01/12/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary
Please include a completed application and current resume.

Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

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Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information.

Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at .

Alternative Hiring Process
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).

Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:…
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