DevOps Engineer

ManTech; Herndon (AR); On-site; USD 115,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Disability Insurance

Retirement and Savings

Job summary

ManTech is seeking a DevOps Engineer in Herndon, VA to drive automation and big data analytics for the IC community. You will work with Software Developers, Network Engineers, and Data Engineers to deliver scalable, secure services in AWS.

Required: TS/SCI w/ poly, 3+ years in DevOps, Bash scripting, and Linux; preferred: Kubernetes, Terraform, and JavaScript experience. This onsite role offers comprehensive benefits and a strong team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with DevOps in AWS environments and Linux systems.
• Strong scripting and automation skills for CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of security compliance and patch management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for scalable cloud apps.
• Manage AWS resources, IAM, VPCs, and security controls.
• Maintain Kubernetes/EKS clusters for prod and dev teams.
• Collaborate with engineers to meet system requirements and security standards.
• Participate in architecture reviews and process improvements.

Skills

Bash scripting

AWS

Linux administration

CI/CD pipelines

Security compliance

Kubernetes

Terraform

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

High School Diploma

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

GitLab

GitHub

Job description

General information

Requisition # R70451

Locations USA-VA-Herndon

Posting Date 09/01/2026

Security Clearance Required TS/SCI w/ Poly

Remote Type Onsite

Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we’ve been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now—unleash your potential with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented DevOps Engineer to join our team in Herndon, VA. The DevOps Engineer will leverage their technical background to help deliver automation and big data analytics for the IC community. You will be trained in DevOps and work alongside a collaborative team of Software Developers, Systems Development Engineers, Network Engineers, and Data Engineers to develop unique software that enables customer networks to safely operate at scale.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Deploying and provisioning AWS resources including EC2, S3, RDS, IAM roles, and VPC configurations to support scalable architecture
• Building, maintaining, and troubleshooting continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes using GitLab and GitHub
• Running routine vulnerability scans, applying patches, and updating cloud and physical infrastructures to ensure security compliance
• Designing and maintaining Kubernetes and EKS clusters to ensure high availability and productivity for the development team
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure complete and functional systems that meet all requirements
• Recommending, and when approved, implementing process and policy improvements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 3+ years’ experience with DevOps, front end development or full stack development
• Experience with Bash scripting
• Experience working within AWS (Amazon Web Services) environments
• Experience working with Linux administration and systems design
• Experience creating CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with network documentation including security compliance, configuration management, and patching.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Kubernetes, containerized workloads, and infrastructure orchestration using Terraform.
• Expertise in JavaScript/ECMASCRIPT, including code stitching, minimization, and Restful API development.
• Knowledge of automated hardware appliance deployment, PKI infrastructure, and encryption at rest services.
• Experience working across a large team to drive technical agendas and working with complex, intertwined systems
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Clearance Requirements:

Current/active TS/SCI with polygraph is required

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.

The projected compensation range for this position is $114,600.00-$190,200.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [e-mail] and provide your name and contact information.