Sr. DevOps Engineer

Quevera; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Quevera is seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance to support mission-critical programs in Herndon and Springfield, VA. You will design, implement, and maintain secure cloud-native infrastructure, focusing on scalable, resilient systems and secure deployments.

In this role, you will lead infrastructure initiatives, mentor engineers, and contribute to innovative cloud-native solutions.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Five or more years of professional software engineering experience with a DevOps focus.
• Five or more years of experience developing Bash and Python scripts.
• Five or more years of experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions or GitLab CI.
• Five or more years of experience with AWS services and cloud-native architecture.
• Three or more years of experience with AWS services including ECS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, SageMaker, RDS, DynamoDB.
• Three or more years of experience with Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
• Three or more years of experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Amazon ECS.
• Three or more years of experience IAM policies, security groups, and network security.
• Three or more years supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and security documentation.
• Proven experience implementing NIST 800-53 controls and FedRAMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud-native infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Architect secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions across AWS environments.
• Build, optimize, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for complex microservices architectures.
• Develop and maintain full-stack applications while ensuring reliability.
• Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions for production environments.
• Design and implement security-first infrastructure supporting compliance and mission requirements.
• Develop and maintain containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Amazon ECS.
• Implement cloud security controls, secrets management, and security automation solutions.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and security documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve infrastructure reliability and deployment automation.
• Mentor team members on DevOps best practices and cloud-native technologies.

Skills

DevOps experience

CI/CD pipelines

Bash scripting

Python scripting

TS/SCI clearance

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

SageMaker

ECS

CloudWatch

S3

Lambda

RDS

DynamoDB

Job description

Job Description

Quevera is seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support mission-critical programs in Herndon, Virginia and Springfield, Virginia . In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain secure cloud-native infrastructure supporting critical national security missions.

Working alongside a collaborative engineering team, you will architect scalable infrastructure, develop CI/CD pipelines, automate cloud deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and support modern microservices-based applications. You'll leverage AWS cloud technologies, container orchestration, and DevSecOps best practices to deliver secure, resilient, and highly available enterprise solutions.

As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to lead infrastructure initiatives, mentor fellow engineers, and contribute to innovative cloud-native solutions supporting mission-critical operations.

Work Schedule

Work Location: Split schedule between AWS Herndon (IAD21) and the customer site near Springfield, VA (approximately 50/50).

Availability: Must be willing to work in a SCIF as required and participate in an on-call rotation supporting production environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud-native infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Architect secure, scalable, and resilient cloud solutions across AWS environments.
• Build, optimize, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting complex microservices architectures.
• Develop and maintain full-stack applications while ensuring operational excellence and system reliability.
• Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions for production environments.
• Design and implement security-first infrastructure supporting compliance and mission requirements.
• Develop and maintain containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Amazon ECS.
• Implement cloud security controls, secrets management, and security automation solutions.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and security documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve infrastructure reliability, scalability, and deployment automation.
• Mentor team members on DevOps best practices, cloud-native technologies, and infrastructure automation.

Minimum Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Current Springfield, VA customer eligibility.
• Active SBU, SECNet, and COE accounts.
• Five (5) or more years of professional software engineering experience with a significant DevOps focus.
• Five (5) or more years of experience developing Bash and Python scripts.
• Five (5) or more years of experience with CI/CD tools and practices, including GitHub Actions or GitLab CI.
• Five (5) or more years of experience with AWS services and cloud-native architecture patterns.
• Three (3) or more years of experience with AWS services including ECS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, SageMaker, RDS, and DynamoDB.
• Three (3) or more years of experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
• Three (3) or more years of experience with containerization technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, and Amazon ECS.
• Three (3) or more years of experience managing IAM policies, security groups, and network security.
• Three (3) or more years of experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and security documentation.
• Proven experience implementing NIST 800-53 security controls and FedRAMP compliance requirements.
• Three (3) or more years of experience with secrets management and security automation.
• Experience using DevSecOps and security scanning tools such as SonarQube and Snyk.
• Experience implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using CloudWatch, Prometheus, or similar tools.

Desired Skills

• Three (3) or more years of experience supporting disaster recovery solutions.
• Two (2) or more years of experience developing enterprise applications using TypeScript, Python, or other object-oriented programming languages.
• Knowledge of container security and runtime protection.
• Experience with security compliance automation and continuous monitoring.
• Experience administering and optimizing databases including Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, and MongoDB.
• Experience designing and implementing serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, or similar technologies.
• Background in full-stack web development using React and Node.js.
• Experience leading technical initiatives in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Experience designing highly scalable and reliable systems.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.

Why Join Quevera?

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025 , marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

Outstanding Benefits

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits p