DevOps Automation Engineer - multiple levels - CLEARANCE and POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Constellation Technologies, Inc; Linthicum (MD); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable healthcare options

Annual training reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A technology services company is looking for a DevOps Automation Engineer to support infrastructure projects with a focus on automation and cloud best practices. Candidates must be US citizens with an active TS/SCI clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $125,000 to $220,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, training reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with matching. Remote work options are available in several states including Maryland and Virginia.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• At least five years of direct/relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on Infrastructure as Code projects.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines effectively.
• Collaborate with teams in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

DevOps

CI/CD

Docker

Security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline

Tools

Terraform

Bash

PowerShell

Python

Ansible

Job description

DevOps Automation Engineer – Multiple Levels – Clearance and Polygraph Required

Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Pay Range

$125,000.00/yr – $220,000.00/yr

Core Competencies

Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, CI/CD, Docker, Security, SOPs.

Security Requirements

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have TS/SCI clearance with active polygraph
• At least five (05) years of direct/relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Four (04) years of additional relevant experience on projects with similar processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – Terraform
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Batch, and Python
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Experience with cloud architecture best practices
• Experience with automation (Ansible)
• Experience with cybersecurity tools, network configurations, and operational tools
• Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows and Linux, application behaviors, and network traffic analysis
• Experience in a fast‑paced environment and working with flexible customer requirements

Nice to Have Qualifications

• Developing, deploying, and debugging Terraform
• Building and deploying applications in Terraform
• Deploying and managing Kubernetes
• AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK)

Benefits Package

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer‑paid premium PLUS a company‑funded HSA
• Dental insurance with 100% employer‑paid premium
• Vision insurance with 80% employer‑paid premium
• Employer‑paid Life insurance 100%
• Employer‑paid Short‑term and Long‑term disability 100%
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation
• Annual reimbursement for technology (phones, computers, printers, etc.)
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting after 90 days of employment

Environment and Perks

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida, and Hawaii
• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get‑Togethers
• Leadership team engagement and mentorship
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel

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Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low‑income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI’s equal employment opportunity policy to [e-mail].

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The pay range for this job, with multi‑levels, is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.