Senior Cloud DevOps Systems Engineer

VTG; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator with 11+ years in systems design and engineering. The role emphasizes hands-on cloud (AWS/Azure) operations, Python development, and DevOps practices. You will mentor peers, drive agile workflows, and ensure secure, scalable infrastructure across environments.

Ideal candidates have strong scripting, automation, and collaboration skills to deliver high-priority projects with limited supervision in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of systems design and engineering experience.
• Experience troubleshooting AWS cloud deployments.
• Proven DEVOPS systems engineering and admin background.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and ability to mentor teammates.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer cloud-based infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot Linux and cloud deployment issues.
• Implement DevOps practices across CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor engineers and improve processes.

Skills

Cloud environments (AWS/Azure)

Python

DevOps

Agile / Scrum

Troubleshooting cloud implementations

Security compliance

Mentoring & training

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate degree in CS or CE

Tools

Ansible

Opentext NNMi

Cisco NSO

GitHub / source control

Job description

VTG is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator with 11+ years in systems design and engineering. The role emphasizes hands-on cloud (AWS/Azure) operations, Python development, and DevOps practices. You will mentor peers, drive agile workflows, and ensure secure, scalable infrastructure across environments.

Ideal candidates have strong scripting, automation, and collaboration skills to deliver high-priority projects with limited supervision in a fast-paced setting.