DevOps Engineer TS/SCI FSP

OpenTalent; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent is seeking a DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable DevOps pipelines across on‑premises, secure low‑side environments, and AWS cloud services. The role requires active TS/SCI FSP clearance to start.

You will collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure seamless continuous delivery, monitor performance, and automate deployment and configuration tasks while upholding security policies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience with cloud services, particularly AWS, including EC2, S3, and CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of networking, security protocols, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable DevOps pipelines and environments.
• Utilize industry-leading DevOps tools and containerization technologies to streamline development and deployment processes.
• Manage and support on-premises equipment, secure low-side environments, and cloud-based infrastructure on AWS.
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and continuous delivery.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize infrastructure for efficiency and security.
• Automate deployment, configuration, and management tasks to improve operational workflows.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices across all environments.

Skills

CI/CD experience

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

AWS Cloud

Scripting (Bash/Python/PowerShell)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Networking & security

Team collaboration

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS (EC2/S3/CloudFormation)

Job description

The DevOps Engineer will leverage the latest industry DevOps tools and containerization processes to provide and maintain a DevOps and development environment to support production efforts and pilot programs within the organization’s secure and low-side environments, on-premises equipment, and AWS cloud services.

* This role requires an active TS/SCI FSP to start *

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable DevOps pipelines and environments.
• Utilize industry-leading DevOps tools and containerization technologies to streamline development and deployment processes.
• Manage and support on-premises equipment, secure low-side environments, and cloud-based infrastructure on AWS.
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and continuous delivery.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize infrastructure for efficiency and security.
• Automate deployment, configuration, and management tasks to improve operational workflows.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and best practices across all environments.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience with cloud services, particularly AWS, including EC2, S3, and CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of networking, security protocols, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Our organization fosters a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and growth. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities to develop your skills in a dynamic, supportive environment dedicated to technological excellence.