DevOps Engineer Senior

Saic; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to drive automation, CI/CD, and system integration across enterprise services. The role focuses on bridging software development and IT operations, enabling reliable, scalable software delivery.

Responsibilities include leading CI/CD implementation, building robust automation workflows, and mentoring teams. Expected to maintain high availability and security while collaborating across vendor and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field; 5+ years in systems integration and automation.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain DHS Public Trust clearance.
• Strong expertise in DevOps tools and methodologies (Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Scripting proficiency in Python and Bash for automation tasks.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and their APIs.
• Knowledge of CI/CD design and implementation.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of integrated system solutions.
• Develop and maintain robust automation workflows for build/test/deploy.
• Architect and implement CI/CD pipelines for efficient delivery.
• Collaborate with dev, ops, and other IT teams for quality software delivery.
• Perform systems analysis to optimize performance and reliability.
• Ensure alignment with best practices and compliance standards.
• Provide guidance on DevOps tools and practices across teams.
• Manage and monitor integrated systems for high availability and security.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement preventive solutions.
• Stay current with emergent DevOps trends and tooling.

Skills

DevOps methodologies

Python

Bash scripting

CI/CD

Cloud platforms

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps methodologies to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the integration of complex systems, automating workflows, and facilitating continuous integration and continuous deployment practices to enhance operational efficiency and system reliability. This role requires a deep understanding of both software development and IT operations, aiming to bridge gaps between systems, teams, and processes.

This position is requires 2 days on-site per week in Sterling, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of integrated systems solutions to support enterprise objectives.
• Develop and maintain robust automation workflows for software build, test, and deployment processes to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Architect and implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development and operational activities.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and other IT teams to ensure seamless, high-quality software delivery.
• Conduct systems analysis and evaluation to identify opportunities for optimization and enhancement.
• Ensure systems integration aligns with industry best practices and compliance standards.
• Provide expert guidance and support for DevOps tools and practices, facilitating knowledge sharing across teams.
• Manage and monitor integrated systems to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
• Lead root cause analysis for system issues and implement strategic solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and trends in systems integration and DevOps, recommending adoption of new tools and practices were beneficial.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field and five (5) years or more of related experience in systems integration and automation within a DevOps culture.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust clearance.
• Strong expertise in DevOps methodologies and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation tasks.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their management APIs.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline design and implementation.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor junior team members.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Certifications in DevOps, cloud computing, or related fields (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Certified Administrator).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and API integration.

BI Requirement

• Current holder of a DHS Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Note: Employment will be contingent upon having/obtaining a DHS Public Trust clearance prior to starting.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.