Senior DevOps Engineer

ECS Corporate Services; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to accelerate the path from development to operations in a dynamic, collaborative environment. You will design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate release processes, and ensure secure, reliable software delivery across a cloud-based toolchain.

The role requires hands-on experience with multiple CI/CD tools, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and strong scripting skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Release/CI-CD/DevOps experience.
• 6+ years designing, building, maintaining CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and security scanning.
• 6+ years hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab, GitHub Actions, Argo, Travis CI).
• 4+ years of cloud experience (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• 4+ years of scripting (Python, Bash).
• Experience in AI/MLOps integrations in DevSecOps (preferred).
• Experience in version control and branching strategies to manage pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, coordinate, and automate the release process for software products.
• Implement, operate, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable delivery.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, infrastructure engineers, SREs, and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase release speed and reliability.
• Create and maintain detailed release documentation and best practices.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms

Docker & Kubernetes

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Git version control

SAFe/Agile

Release engineering

DevSecOps & security

Tools

Jenkins

CircleCI

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Argo

Travis CI

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior DevOps Engineer

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to work remotely . ECS is seeking talented professionals to join our successful and growing team in building the next-generation Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Cyber data solution. The CDM Program is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) dynamic approach to strengthening the cybersecurity of Federal networks and systems through better awareness and visibility into their security posture and cyber threats. ECS is responsible for designing, building, deploying, operating, and maintaining a complete 'Data Services' solution which includes the collection, normalization, visualization, and sharing of cyber data from more than 100 Federal agencies. The CDM Data Services product is an integrated suite of multiple Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) products, software configuration packages, and custom code which work together to operate as an integrated solution tailored to meet Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requirements. We are seeking professionals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment where problem-solving, critical thinking, and a holistic approach to serving the mission are key. Our program operates within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). An aptitude and enthusiasm for continuous learning, improvement, and cyber security is a must! The Senior DevOps Engineer is responsible for accelerating the path from development to operations. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with developers, testers, infrastructure engineers, site reliability engineers (SREs), and other stakeholders to design, plan, coordinate, and automate the release process for software products. This will include designing, implementing, and maintaining continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure efficient, reliable, and repeatable software delivery. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with CI/CD tools, as well as a strong background in version control, automation, scripting, and cloud infrastructure. The Senior DevOps Engineer role requires a focus on continuous improvement, identifying areas for improvement, and driving initiatives to increase release process efficiency and reliability. Responsibilities also include creating and maintaining detailed documentation and providing thought leadership to team members on DevSecOps best practices.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $184,000

General Description of Benefits

• Must be a US Citizen and able to acquire DHS Public Trust Suitability


• 6+ years of experience as a Release Engineer, CI/CD Engineer, or DevOps Engineer


• 6+ years of demonstrated experience designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, to include the integration of automated testing and security scanning


• 6+ years of hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab, GitHub Actions, Argo, Travis CI, etc.)


• 4+ years of relevant experience using cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)


• 4+ years of hands-on programming or scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, etc.)


• Experience in AI and MLOPS integrations in DevSecOps and agentic AI (preferred)


• Demonstrated use of version control and branching strategies to successfully manage pipelines


• Experience logging, monitoring, and troubleshooting pipelines to ensure availability and reliability


• Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)


• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, testing, product, and operations) to ensure seamless release management


• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills


• Proactive, detail-oriented approach to identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements


• Experience using version control and branching strategies to manage pipeline source configurations


• Experience in MLOps and ML integrations to DevSecOps process and tools