DevOps Engineer

DANE LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

DANE LLC in Washington, DC seeks an experienced DevOps Engineer to design, build, and maintain mission-critical enterprise applications. You will install, configure, monitor, and patch in Windows environments using SSO, Entra ID, PowerShell, and SQL Server. You’ll work with Windows Server, AD, Azure, and deploy with Docker and Kubernetes.

Hybrid role with on-site work in Washington, DC, involving collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and secure, scalable deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to clear background checks required.
• Hands-on experience with PowerShell, Windows Server, Entra ID/SSO, Active Directory, and SQL Server.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, monitor, and patch enterprise applications and supporting servers in Windows Server environments
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines that automate application builds, testing, and releases
• Automate deployment, configuration, and routine operations tasks with PowerShell scripting
• Administer SSO, Entra ID, and Active Directory integrations for enterprise apps
• Deploy and support applications in Microsoft Azure and on-premises Windows Server/IIS environments
• Package and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Work with the DBA to configure SQL Server connections and service accounts for deployments
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting; respond to incidents and perform root-cause analysis
• Apply security patches and harden configurations; ensure audits pass
• Drive secure, compliant deployments through cross-functional collaboration
• Execute deployments per change management and compliance standards
• Maintain deployment docs and runbooks
• Prepare monthly progress reports
• Assist with transition, knowledge transfer and shadowing with incumbent staff
• Provide off-hours/weekend support for scheduled deployments and events
• Contribute to progress reports for COR
• Protect sensitive USCP/House/Senate information per IT policies and badge rules

Skills

CI/CD pipelines knowledge

Troubleshooting & incident response

Security compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related

Tools

PowerShell

Windows Server

Entra ID/SSO

Active Directory

SQL Server

Microsoft Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Description

At DANE, we keep great people by treating them well: generous PTO from your first day, comprehensive benefits, and support to keep learning. You’ll join a sharp, mission-driven team where your input matters and your work makes a direct impact. We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support our mission in the design, build, and maintenance of mission-critical enterprise applications. You will install, configure, monitor, and patch applications in Windows environments using SSO, Entra ID, PowerShell, and SQL Server, work with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Azure deployments, and collaborate with teams to ensure compliance. You’ll also work with Docker and Kubernetes to package and deploy applications. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, monitor, and patch enterprise applications and supporting servers in Windows Server environments
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines that automate application builds, testing, and releases
• Automate deployment, configuration, and routine operations tasks with PowerShell scripting
• Administer single sign-on (SSO), Microsoft Entra ID, and Active Directory integrations for enterprise applications
• Deploy and support applications in Microsoft Azure and on-premises Windows Server/IIS environments
• Package and deploy applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Work with the DBA to configure SQL Server connections and service accounts for application deployments
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting; respond to incidents and perform root-cause analysis
• Apply security patches, harden configurations, and resolve findings from security scans and audits
• Drive secure, compliant deployments through cross-functional collaboration
• Execute deployments in accordance with change management requirements and compliance standards
• Maintain deployment documentation and runbooks
• Prepare monthly progress reports
• Participate in the 4-week transition and knowledge-transfer overlap with incumbent staff, including shadowing and review of existing documentation and procedures.
• Provide off-hours and weekend support for scheduled deployments and USCP special events (e.g., Presidential Inauguration, State of the Union) with advance notice.
• Contribute accomplishments, issues and planned work to the monthly progress report delivered to the COR.
• Protect sensitive USCP, House and Senate information and follow USCP standards of conduct, IT policies and badge requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant DevOps / systems engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and clearable
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with PowerShell, Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID/SSO, and SQL Server
• Proven experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and release
• Hands-on experience deploying and supporting applications in Microsoft Azure and on-premises Windows Server / IIS
• Working experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong troubleshooting, incident response, and root-cause analysis skills

Preferred Certifications / Experience

• Microsoft certifications: Azure DevOps Engineer (AZ-400), Azure Administrator (AZ-104), or Windows Server Hybrid Administrator (AZ-800/801)
• Experience in a government or law enforcement environment

Location

• Washington, DC
• Hybrid – 100% on-site for first 2 months, then 2 days on-site / 3 days telework (USCP may increase on-site days)

Clearance

• Must be a US Citizen
• Ability to pass a USCP criminal history check and fingerprinting for badge access.

Hours

• 40 hours per week
• 8 hours per day

Employment Classification

• Employment Classification Eligibility – W2

Relocation

• Not eligible for relocation benefits

Benefits

• Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options. Full benefits brochure available for review.

DANE LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Flexible work from home options available.