Job Details

DevOps Engineer
Direct Hire

Job Site : Remote

Job No. : 31776

City :

State : CA

Pay Range : 130,000-152,000

Job Details:

TITLE: DevOps Engineer

LOCATION: Remote

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Direct Hire

PAY RANGE: 130-152K base plus bonus and benefits (Medical Benefits, PTO, Holidays, 401K, etc)

MUST be able to obtain a Security Clearance.

Our technology solutions client is seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer who will be part of a high-impact Federal Services team, designing and implementing modern infrastructure for mission-critical systems. You'll work hands-on with tools that power cloud-native environments, automate everything, and support secure, scalable deployments.

This is a great fit for someone who enjoys both architecture and code, loves automation, and is excited about working in a fast-moving environment. You should be comfortable jumping between building CI/CD pipelines, troubleshooting infrastructure, and working closely with developers and stakeholders.

You'll also need to be a strong communicator who can adapt to evolving project needs, collaborate across multiple teams, and help drive clarity in complex technical spaces. If this resonates, we want to speak to you!

Day-to-Day Impact
• Design and define modern DevSecOps architecture for government-facing systems
• Write clean, testable code for automation scripts, infrastructure tooling, and deployment pipelines
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible, and Nexus
• Build and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code(Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, etc.)
• Work with containerized applications, including Docker and Kubernetes (AKS preferred)
• Create and maintain Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments
• Manage cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) across multiple stages (Dev, Staging, Prod)
• Monitor system health, availability, and performance across deployed environments
• Support deployment of new product features in coordination with development teams
• Contribute to technical documentation, environment configs, and training materials
• Support automation and testing strategies across systems
• Maintain strong stakeholder communication across projects
• Adapt and contribute in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Essential Experience
• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract
• Ability to obtain or currently hold a DHS USCIS Public Trust (Level 6) clearance• 7+ years of full-time DevOps experience, preferably in a consulting or federal environment
• 4+ years of experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab,Jenkins, Ansible, Nexus, SonarQube)
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK)
• 4+ years of experience administering and scripting in Linux environments
• 4+ years of experience with version control systems (Git, SVN)
• 4+ years of experience automating infrastructure using Python, Bash, and/or Ruby
• Strong working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing)
• Experience managing and deploying relational databases and interacting via SQL
• Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, and deployment using Helm
• Strong communication and documentation skills• Ability to collaborate across teams and adapt to shifting priorities

Kudos If You Have
• Experience working with DHS, USCIS, or other federal agencies
• Experience provisioning and maintaining streaming systems like Apache Kafka, Confluent, or similar technologies
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Chef)
• Experience delivering solutions using Agile methodologies
• Exposure to full-stack development or interest in learning it
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Interest in emerging tech like agentic systems or intelligent automation