Sr. Software Engineer (IaC) - TS/SCI - 173953

ZP Group; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer (IaC) with TS/SCI clearance to lead design, development and implementation of scalable Infrastructure as Code solutions for secure, cloud-native platforms.

This hybrid role focuses on automation, cloud platforms, and modern DevOps practices. Ideal candidates will have hands-on IaC with Terraform/Terragrunt, Kubernetes experience, Python automation, and experience across AWS, Azure or GCP, plus strong CI/CD and

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure roles.
• Hands-on with IaC using Terraform and Terragrunt.
• Experience deploying Kubernetes in cloud or hybrid environments.
• Proficiency in Python for automation.
• Hands-on with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong CI/CD, version control, and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Terragrunt.
• Architect scalable infrastructure modules across environments.
• Collaborate with software, DevOps, and security teams to enable cloud deployments.
• Support and optimize Kubernetes-based platforms and containerized workloads.
• Develop automation tooling, including Python-based solutions.
• Ensure infrastructure adheres to security, compliance, and operational best practices.

Skills

Terraform

Terragrunt

Kubernetes

Python

CI/CD pipelines

Version control

DevOps practices

Cloud platforms

Tools

Terraform

Terragrunt

Kubernetes

Python

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer (IaC)- TS/SCI for a world leading technology organization in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. The Sr. Software Engineer (IaC) - TS/SCI role is a hybrid position. The Sr. Software Engineer (IaC) - TS/SCI will lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable Infrastructure as Code solutions to support secure, cloud‑native platforms. An ideal candidate for the Sr. Software Engineer (IaC) - TS/SCI role is a senior‑level engineer with deep expertise in infrastructure automation, cloud platforms, and modern DevOps practices.

Responsibilities of the Sr. Software Engineer (IaC) - TS/SCI:

• Design, develop, and maintain Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform and Terragrunt.
• Architect and implement scalable, reusable infrastructure modules across multiple environments.
• Collaborate with software engineering, DevOps, and security teams to enable reliable cloud deployments.
• Support and optimize Kubernetes‑based platforms and containerized workloads.
• Develop automation and tooling, including Python‑based solutions, to improve infrastructure reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure infrastructure adheres to security, compliance, and operational best practices.

Qualifications of the Sr. Software Engineer (IaC) - TS/SCI:

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering roles.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code, specifically Terraform and Terragrunt.
• Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes environments in cloud or hybrid infrastructures.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably Python, for automation and tooling.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and DevOps best practices.

Compensation for the Sr. Software Engineer (IaC) - TS/SCI includes:

• Salary range: $175,000 - $225,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 09/4/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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