DevOps Engineer - Fort Meade, MD - TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Information Technology

SOC LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 126,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SOC LLC is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our team for an onsite role at Fort Meade, MD. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph and offers direct hire status.

You will design and optimize CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure, and collaborate with developers and operations to ensure reliable, scalable systems. Strong scripting, containerization, and cloud skills are essential, with a focus on security and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) required.
• Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of DevOps experience.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash).
• Experience with Docker containerization.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes orchestration.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with Git version control.
• Understanding of IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams.
• Ensure system reliability and scalability.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance; document deployment processes.

Skills

Clearance: TS/SCI with FSP

4+ years DevOps experience

Python

Bash

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

DevOps Engineer with TS/SCI FSP needed for a Direct Hire opportunity with SOC's direct client for an onsite role based in Fort Meade, MD.

Direct Hire Role

Due to federal requirements, candidates must hold an Active DOW Top Secret/SCI Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph to be considered for this role.

SOC is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a critical part in optimizing our development pipelines, ensuring seamless integration and deployment processes, and enhancing the overall reliability of our systems. You will collaborate with developers, system administrators, and stakeholders to implement innovative solutions that streamline workflows and promote efficiency. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy problem-solving, and have a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, scalable systems, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and management
• Collaborate with development and operations teams
• Ensure system reliability and scalability
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performanceDocument and maintain deployment processes

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP)
• Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of DevOps Experience
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker
• Familiarity with orchestration tools such as Kubernetes
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
• Knowledge of serverless architectures
• Familiarity with security best practices in DevOps
• Understanding of network automation
• Experience with DevOps culture and agile methodologies
• Ability to implement continuous testing practices

Employment Prerequisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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Estimated Min Rate: $126000.00

Estimated Max Rate: $180000.00