Senior DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI POLY

Staffed4U • Annapolis Junction, MD

1d • $170,000 - $190,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with deep experience designing, building, and supporting scalable, secure infrastructure and deployment pipelines in cloud-based environments. This role supports complex, mission-critical systems and requires strong expertise in AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD automation . The ideal candidate is highly technical, self-driven, and comfortable collaborating across mid- to large-sized engineering teams.

Requirements

• Fifteen (15) years of experience as a Systems Engineer or DevOps Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university OR Five (5) years of additional Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• Strong understanding of Agile software development methodologies and DevOps best practices
• Self-driven, proactive learner with a collaborative team mindset
• Ability to work in a secure environment
• CWIP IAT Level I certification required
• Cloud Platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS), including S3, EC2, VPCs & Networking, ECS/EKS
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes (k8s), container registries
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform and/or CloudFormation
• CI/CD: Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions
• Automation & Scripting: Python, Bash, Ruby (or similar scripting languages)
• Operating Systems: Linux
• Experience working on large, demonstrable projects, preferably hosted in AWS environments

Responsibilities

• Provide optimization and automation across multiple platforms and applications
• Drive consistency and standardization for build, deployment, and release processes
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support rapid and reliable delivery
• Work closely with development, security, and operations teams to support Agile and DevOps practices
• Build and manage cloud-native infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Support containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Translate customer and product requirements into production-ready infrastructure and automation solutions
• Contribute to system reliability, scalability, performance, and security
• Actively share knowledge, mentor team members, and participate in technical collaboration

Benefits

• 100% Employer-Paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Full coverage for employees
• Zero Vesting 401(k) Plan with 10% Company Contribution – Immediate access to all contributions
• 31 Days of Paid Time Off – Includes vacation, personal time, and all federal holidays
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance – Helping you pay down your educational debt
• Unlimited Certification & Training Support – Investment in ongoing professional development
• Flexible Work Environment – Remote work options and flexible scheduling available
• Multiple Incentive Bonuses – Performance-based rewards throughout the year
• Exclusive Company Memberships – Access to curated memberships and additional employee perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level