DevOps Engineer (Mid)

Lever, Inc.; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Holidays

PTO

Training Benefit

401(k)

Job summary

Spry Methods seeks a Mid DevOps Engineer to join our Quantico, VA team. You will oversee deployment, integration, and ongoing support of software applications, ensuring security, performance, and alignment with mission requirements.

Key responsibilities include managing cloud services (AWS/Azure), Linux servers, and CI/CD pipelines, plus coordinating with vendors and teams to implement updates and secure software lifecycle processes.

Qualifications

• Top Secret (TS) security clearance
• 2–4 years of experience in a DevOps role
• Experience with SAFe, Scrum and Kanban

Responsibilities

• Deploys and configures services using cloud providers and Linux servers
• Maintains and updates third‑party software for compatibility, security, and performance
• Develops, maintains, and documents APIs, scripting, automation, and CI/CD pipelines
• Performs secure coding practices, vulnerability scanning, and testing as required by government

Skills

DevOps

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

CI/CD

Scripting

Linux

Containerization (Docker)

Security clearance TS

Agile SAFe Scrum Kanban

Tools

Puppet

Chef

Ansible

Terraform

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Company Overview

Spry Methods is a proven provider of mission-focused technology, cybersecurity, and program management solutions supporting critical Federal and DoD missions. We specialize in delivering integrated, high-impact solutions across cyber operations, enterprise resource management, and mission support services. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and innovation - empowering our teams to deliver meaningful outcomes in complex, high-security environments.

Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview):

Spry isseeking a DevOps Engineer (Mid) to join our team in Quantico, VA. This team oversees the creation, deployment, and ongoing support of software applications and systems. We are looking for someone with experience in integrating third-party applications, software development, conducting regular updates, and ensuring software meets business needs and performance standards.

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):

• Deploys and configures services using infrastructure as a service provider (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Compute Engine, RackSpace/OpenStack). Configures and manages Linux-based servers to serve a dynamic website. Debugs cluster-based computing architectures. Uses scripting or basic programming skills to solve problems. Installs and manages open-source monitoring tools. Configures management tools (e.g., Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Salt). Architecture for continuous integration and deployment, and continuous monitoring. Uses and works with containerization technologies (e.g., LXC, Docker, Rocket).
• Shall maintain, manage, and update current and future third-party software (e.g., COTS and GOTS tools) and ensure full compatibility, usability, security, and optimal performance.
• Shall apply updates, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with software vendors as needed to resolve issues or implement changes.
• Shall maintain, manage, and update current and future application programming interfaces (APIs), ensuring full compatibility, usability, security, and optimal performance.
• Shall develop, maintain, and custom software solutions when the Government determines no other solution is available to meet the LD requirements.
• Shall ensure software development adheres to industry standards, best practices, DOJ, and FBI standards for the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Shall develop, maintain, and provide documentation for all software (third party or developed), to include APIs, scripting, automation, changes, testing, and user/administrator guides.
• Shall implement and maintain Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate the testing, deployment, and monitoring of software applications, when required by the government.
• Shall conduct regular code reviews, secure coding techniques, vulnerability scanning, and testing (unit, integration, system, and user acceptance) to ensure quality and performance, when required by the government.
• Shall collaborate with stakeholders to gather and validate requirements ensuring software solutions align with Laboratory objectives and user needs.
• Shall provide training and support to internal teams on new software applications and updates to ensure smooth adoption and effective use.
• Shall stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, continuously evaluating and integrating new tools and practices to enhance software development and maintenance processes.
• Shall design, develop, deliver, and sustain automated functional Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) processing and pipelines and validate extracted data from structured and unstructured inputs.
• Shall validate data that is extracted from structured and unstructured data sources, databases, and other repositories, using scripts and other automated capabilities to load data, logs, and queries.
• Shall advise government personnel on incremental changes that could lead to continuous improvement in products or processes.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):

• Top Secret (TS) security clearance
• 2-4 years of experience in a DevOps role
• Have experience with Scaled Agile Framework for the Enterprise (SAFe), Scrum and Kanban.

Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience working in a multisystem environment to include FBINET, UNET, LabAPP, Sensor Management System, Sample Tracking (Visi-Trac RFID), Records Management System, ADAMS Web, STACS-DB (Sample Tracking and Control System – Database), STACS-CW (Sample Tracking and Control System – Casework)

$90,000 - $105,000 a year

Perks of Working for Us (Benefits):

Medical Coverage – Cigna - 4 Options

- Traditional - PPO Open Access Plus Network

- (2) HDHP - PPO Open Access Plus Network

- HDHP - EPO Open Access Plus Network

Dental Coverage – Cigna - PPO Base & Buy-Up Plans

Vision Coverage – Principal - VSP Choice Network

Paid Holidays: Full-time employees receive 11 paid federal holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO accrual starts at 15 days per year

Training Benefit – Annual training allowance available toward any job-related training or education

401(k) – Multiple Fund Choices through Fidelity with a company match

For our full list of benefits, please visit http://www.sprymethods.com/careers/benefits/

EEO Statement

At Spry, we believe talented and dedicated employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our success. We are committed to crafting a diverse and inclusive workplace that endorses engagement, creativity, quality and innovation.

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