DevOps Engineer-TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Software Placement Group, SPG; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SPG is seeking DevOps Engineers across experience levels to support a mission-focused modernization in Annapolis Junction, MD. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph and a strong background in Linux, AWS, and containerized environments.

Responsibilities include deploying and maintaining production systems, automating infrastructure, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve reliability and performance in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Experience with Linux.
• Experience with AWS.
• Experience with Docker, Docker Compose and Swarm.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD or similar deployment tools.
• Experience with Terraform scripting and VM provisioning.
• Experience with Ansible scripting and development.
• Experience with Git.
• DevOps/Systems/Cloud/Infra background.
• Strong troubleshooting and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and support applications in complex production environments.
• Install, configure, monitor, and maintain software and infrastructure.
• Manage network servers and related technology tools.
• Monitor systems to ensure availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot system issues, outages, and deployment problems.
• Support DevOps automation, infrastructure provisioning, and CI/CD initiatives.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and technical teams supporting modernization efforts.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Poly

Linux experience

AWS experience

Collaboration and teamwork

Troubleshooting

DevOps mindset

Tools

Docker

Docker Compose

Docker Swarm

GitLab CI/CD

Terraform

Ansible

Git

VM provisioning

Job description

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD | Schedule: Full-time, primarily onsite with up to one remote day per week depending on tasking

Overview

A mission-focused technology organization is modernizing its critical systems in Annapolis Junction, MD, and is seeking DevOps Engineers at multiple experience levels—from early-career professionals to Senior and Lead roles to support this high-impact initiative. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

What you'll do

• Deploy and support applications in complex production environments
• Install, configure, monitor, and maintain software and infrastructure
• Manage network servers and related technology tools
• Monitor systems to ensure required levels of availability and performance
• Troubleshoot system issues, outages, and application deployment problems
• Support DevOps automation, infrastructure provisioning, and continuous integration/deployment initiatives
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and technical teams supporting modernization efforts

Required qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph
• Experience with Linux
• Experience with AWS
• Experience with MASH and virtual machines (VMs)
• Experience with Docker and Docker Compose
• Experience with Docker Swarm
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD or similar distributed application deployment tools
• Experience with Terraform scripting and VM provisioning
• Experience with Ansible scripting and development
• Experience with Git
• Background in DevOps, Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or a related field
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative technical environment

Preferred qualifications

• Python scripting and development experience
• NiFi maintenance and configuration experience
• Elasticsearch maintenance and configuration experience
• Java/Spring Boot experience, particularly troubleshooting application error logs
• HAProxy experience
• MongoDB experience

Why this role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly technical team supporting a mission-critical modernization initiative, with multiple positions available across experience levels from DevOps Engineer through Senior/Lead.