Secure Cloud DevOps Engineer – TS/SCI Eligible

Peak to Creek Precision Staffing; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with employer matching

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Meals and refreshments

Job summary

Peak to Creek Precision Staffing seeks a DevOps Engineer with active Top Secret clearance to support critical government operations. You will maintain secure cloud infrastructure, automate deployments, and enhance security with Python scripts, Linux systems, and AWS-based architectures.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of experience, hands-on Python, strong CI/CD skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams while complying with RMF/ATO processes.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in DevOps, systems engineering, cloud engineering, or a related field.
• Recent hands-on Python experience is required.
• Active Top Secret clearance, ability to obtain SCI access, and willingness to undergo a CI polygraph.
• Security+ certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance infrastructure through updates, configuration changes, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
• Build and improve CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts and automation supporting infrastructure and operations.
• Support AWS architecture and cloud environments.
• Administer, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux systems.
• Integrate new capabilities into existing systems and environments.
• Resolve complex infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Recommend improvements to architecture, performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Implement security hardening and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Support security assessments, compliance activities, and Authorization to Operate (ATO) preparation.
• Collaborate with development, engineering, security, and operations teams.
• Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures.

Skills

6+ years DevOps

Python experience

Linux administration

CI/CD pipelines

AWS

Security clearance

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Peak to Creek Precision Staffing seeks a DevOps Engineer with active Top Secret clearance to support critical government operations. You will maintain secure cloud infrastructure, automate deployments, and enhance security with Python scripts, Linux systems, and AWS-based architectures.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of experience, hands-on Python, strong CI/CD skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams while complying with RMF/ATO processes.