Senior DevOps Engineer

Eiden Systems Consulting; Fort Belvoir (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

Eiden Systems Consulting (ESC) is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with an active Secret clearance to lead DevOps strategy, CI/CD architecture, cloud deployments, automation, and Agile practices for large federal programs. The role is primarily remote with periodic onsite support at Fort Belvoir, VA and other NCR locations.

Responsibilities include shaping DevOps strategy, implementing Scrum/Agile for large-scale clients, and building automated SDLC toolchains across cloud and on‑prem

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience defining Scrum for large-scale organizations.
• 5+ years DevOps, software delivery, or systems engineering.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated SDLC toolchains.
• Experience with cloud and on-prem deployments.
• Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google/OpenStack).
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible/Puppet/Chef/Salt/TFS Azure DevOps).
• Experience with containerization (Docker/OpenShift/Kubernetes).
• Scripting in Python/Bash/PowerShell or similar.
• Active Secret Clearance with IT-II eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead DevOps strategy, architecture, automation, and CI/CD.
• Define and implement Scrum/Agile methodologies for large-scale clients.
• Develop and maintain automated SDLC toolchains.
• Support deployments across AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenStack, and on-premises.
• Implement TDD, DevSecOps, and automated testing practices.
• Engineer and support complex technology implementations in product-centric environments.
• Automate infrastructure and application deployments using scripting and programming.
• Implement configuration management and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker, OpenShift, LXC, or similar technologies.
• Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, cybersecurity teams, and program stakeholders.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

DevOps

CI/CD

Cloud & on-prem

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Ansible

Puppet

Chef

Salt

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Eiden Systems Consulting (ESC) is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer who holds an active Secret clearance to lead DevOps strategy, CI/CD architecture, cloud deployments, automation, and Agile practices supporting large-scale federal programs. The ideal candidate will have strong experience implementing DevOps solutions across cloud and on-premises environments and working in product-centric Agile organizations. This position is primarily remote, with periodic onsite support required at Fort Belvoir, VA, and other locations within the National Capital Region (NCR).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead DevOps strategy, architecture, automation, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Define and implement Scrum/Agile methodologies for large-scale clients.
• Develop and maintain automated software development lifecycle (SDLC) toolchains.
• Support deployments across AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenStack, and on-premises environments.
• Implement Test Driven Development (TDD), DevSecOps, and automated testing practices.
• Engineer and support complex technology implementations in product-centric environments.
• Automate infrastructure and application deployments using scripting and programming.
• Implement configuration management and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker, OpenShift, LXC, or similar technologies.
• Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, cybersecurity teams, and program stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience defining or implementing Scrum methodologies for large-scale organizations.
• 5+ years of DevOps, software delivery, or systems engineering experience.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated SDLC toolchains.
• Experience with both cloud and on-premises deployments.
• Experience with one or more major cloud platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or OpenStack.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Salt, or TFS/Azure DevOps.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, OpenShift, LXC, or Kubernetes.
• Scripting or programming experience with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Active Secret Clearance with IT-II eligibility.

Preferred

• Cloud Service Provider certification such as AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect, or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
• Experience supporting DoD or Federal Government programs.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, and automated security/testing tools.

Why ESC?

At Eiden Systems Consulting, you'll join a collaborative team supporting critical national security missions. We value technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth while providing opportunities to work on challenging engineering programs that make a real impact.

If you're looking for an opportunity to combine technical expertise with program leadership in support of our nation's most important missions, we'd love to hear from you.

ESC offers a competitive compensation package that includes premium health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and more. We also prioritize work-life balance, supporting our team in maintaining a healthy blend of professional and personal well-being.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION

Eiden Systems Corporation (ESC) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. ESC does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

In accordance with 41 CFR 60-1.35(c), ESC will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to compensation information as part of their essential job functions may not disclose the pay of others to individuals who do not have authorized access—unless such disclosure is made (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or legal action (including those conducted by ESC), or (c) as otherwise required by law.