DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance

VTG; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG in Chantilly, VA is seeking a DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain modern DevOps practices, infrastructure automation, and containerized application environments.

The role emphasizes CI/CD automation, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, IaC tools, and collaboration with multiple teams; TS/SCI w/ Polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a technical field.
• Experience supporting DevOps practices and CI/CD automation.
• Proficiency with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and hybrid cloud/on‑premises environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Proficiency with version control systems such as Git.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Knowledge of Linux administration, networking, and system troubleshooting.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain DevOps pipelines and infrastructure for development and production.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, tests, deployments, and releases.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Support development, testing, and production environments across on‑premises and AWS cloud services.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation or Ansible.
• Monitor performance, availability, and security; proactively resolve issues.

Skills

DevOps practices

CI/CD automation

Security awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Job description

Overview VTG is seeking a DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining modern DevOps practices, infrastructure automation, and containerized application environments. The ideal candidate will leverage industry-leading DevOps tools and methodologies to streamline software delivery, improve system reliability, and enable scalable, secure, and efficient development workflows. What will you do?

• Design, implement, and maintain DevOps pipelines and infrastructure to support software development and production environments.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate application build, testing, deployment, and release processes.
• Deploy, manage, and optimize containerized applications using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Support development, testing, and production environments across secure and low-side networks, on-premises infrastructure, and AWS cloud services.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and security, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Collaborate with software developers, system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and project stakeholders to ensure reliable and secure application delivery.
• Implement DevSecOps best practices, including vulnerability management, security automation, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain and improve system documentation, operational procedures, and deployment standards.
• Evaluate and recommend new DevOps tools, technologies, and processes to enhance operational efficiency and scalability. Do you have what it takes?
• Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph required.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience supporting DevOps practices and CI/CD automation.
• Proficiency with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and hybrid cloud/on-premises environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Proficiency with version control systems such as Git.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Knowledge of Linux administration, networking, and system troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication