DevOps Engineer (TS/SCI with CI Poly)

Piper Companies; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

PTO

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in Herndon, VA seeks a Systems Engineer-IT / DevOps Engineer (Stf E4) with TS/SCI CI Poly to Start to support the Hedgehog Program, deploying and sustaining Linux/Unix infrastructure and automating CI/CD.

The role requires 5+ years DevOps, scripting, GitLab, Ansible, and active clearance; on-site in Herndon with potential Springfield work; compensation range 210k–260k with full benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting DevOps engineering, Linux/Unix systems administration, software development, and configuration management.
• Strong proficiency with Python, Perl, Bourne/Bash, KornShell, Ansible, and other scripting technologies.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing deployment automation and CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with Git, GitLab, GitLab CI, SVN, CVS, and revision control best practices.
• Active TS//SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph required to start.
• Security+ certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment, integration, and operational sustainment of Linux/Unix-based infrastructure for the Hedgehog Program.
• Develop and maintain DevOps automation solutions utilizing Python, Perl, Bash, KornShell, and configuration management tools.
• Manage source code repositories and CI/CD processes utilizing Git, GitLab, GitLab CI, SVN, and CVS.
• Stand up and support administrative and console networks to enable accreditation and ATO efforts.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to streamline deployment and configuration management processes.

Skills

Python

Perl

Bash/KornShell

Ansible

Git

GitLab

CI/CD

Automation

Education

Security+ certification

Tools

GitLab CI

Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer-IT / DevOps Engineer Stf (E4) - TS//SCI with CI Poly to Start to support a leading government consulting organization in Herndon, VA (with potential future work in Springfield, VA). This role will support the Hedgehog Program, which provides deployment and site support for DC-MLS® environments, HPC programs, and core infrastructure initiatives. The immediate focus will be supporting the stand-up of administrative and console networks in preparation for ATO activities.

Systems Engineer-IT / DevOps Engineer Stf (E4) - TS//SCI with CI Poly to Start - Location: Herndon, VA

Systems Engineer-IT / DevOps Engineer Stf (E4) - TS//SCI with CI Poly to Start Responsibilities:

• Support deployment, integration, and operational sustainment of Linux/Unix-based infrastructure for the Hedgehog Program.
• Develop and maintain DevOps automation solutions utilizing Python, Perl, Bash, KornShell, and configuration management tools.
• Manage source code repositories and CI/CD processes utilizing Git, GitLab, GitLab CI, SVN, and CVS.
• Stand up and support administrative and console networks to enable accreditation and ATO efforts.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to streamline deployment and configuration management processes.

Systems Engineer-IT / DevOps Engineer Stf (E4) - TS//SCI with CI Poly to Start Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience supporting DevOps engineering, Linux/Unix systems administration, software development, and configuration management.
• Strong proficiency with Python, Perl, Bourne/Bash, KornShell, Ansible, and other scripting technologies.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing deployment automation and CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands‑on experience with Git, GitLab, GitLab CI, SVN, CVS, and revision control best practices.
• Active TS//SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph required to start.
• Security+ certification required.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and maintain the required security clearance.

Systems Engineer-IT / DevOps Engineer Stf (E4) - TS//SCI with CI Poly to Start Compensation:

• $210,000 - $260,000 (depending on experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Paid Holidays.

This job opens for applications on October 26, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: DevOps Engineer, Systems Engineer, Linux Engineer, Unix Administrator, Automation Engineer, Python, Perl, Bash, KornShell, Ansible, Git, GitLab, GitLab CI, CI/CD, Configuration Management, Infrastructure Automation, HPC, DC-MLS, Security+, TS/SCI, CI Polygraph, Herndon VA, Springfield VA, Network Engineering, ATO, SELinux, Government Consulting, Cleared Technology Professional.

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