DevOps Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

IBA benefits

8 weeks PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support a mission focused on solving complex and innovative technical challenges. This on-site role in Fairfax, VA builds secure cloud infrastructure from the ground up and develops solutions impacting national security missions.

The position requires hands-on DevOps experience, strong scripting, and cloud engineering skills, with active TS clearance. A Bachelor's degree is highly preferred. Competitive salary and full benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Systems/Cloud engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with Ansible, Terraform, Linux administration, and scripting within Linux environments.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS GovCloud, and CI/CD tools such as GitLab or Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure.
• Develop automation solutions using Python, Terraform, and Ansible to streamline deployment and operational processes.
• Implement and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Support CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, and other DevOps technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams across programs to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

Skills

Python

Cloud Infrastructure

Automation

Linux administration

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

GitLab/Jenkins

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support a mission focused on solving some of the Intelligence Community’s most complex and innovative technical challenges. This position is on-site in Fairfax, VA. The DevOps Engineer will support a critical intelligence marketplace that enables agencies to discover, reuse, and deploy mission capabilities more efficiently. Join a highly automated environment where engineers build secure cloud infrastructure from the ground up and develop solutions that directly impact national security missions.

Responsibilities for the DevOps Engineer include:

• Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure
• Develop and enhance automation solutions using Python, Terraform, and Ansible to streamline deployment and operational processes
• Implement and manage containerized environments utilizing Docker and Kubernetes
• Support CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, and other DevOps technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams across multiple programs to deliver scalable, secure, and mission‑critical solutions

Required Qualifications for the DevOps Engineer include:

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or related technical disciplines
• Hands‑on experience with Ansible, Terraform, Linux administration, and scripting within Linux environments
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GovCloud, and CI/CD tools such as GitLab or Jenkins
• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
• Active TS Clearance or higher required

Compensation for the DevOps Engineer include:

• Salary Range: $100,000-$150,000 a year depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package:
  • 25% 401k contribution
  • 25% IBA
  • Up to 8 Weeks of PTO
  • 100% tuition and certification reimbursement

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