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

Zachary Piper Solutions; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Sr. Software Engineer (IaC) with TS/SCI for a world‑leading technology organization in the Raleigh, NC area.

This hybrid role leads the design, development, and implementation of scalable Infrastructure as Code to support secure, cloud‑native platforms. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in software/DevOps, strong IaC experience with Terraform/Terragrunt, and Kubernetes in cloud or hybrid environments; Python automation is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure roles.
• Hands-on Infrastructure as Code experience with Terraform and Terragrunt.
• Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes in cloud or hybrid environments.
• Proficient in at least one programming language, preferably Python, for automation.
• Hands-on with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong CI/CD, version control, and DevOps best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain IaC solutions across environments.
• Architect reusable infrastructure modules and automation tooling.
• Collaborate with software, DevOps, and security teams for secure deployments.
• Support Kubernetes-based platforms and containerized workloads.
• Develop automation and tooling to improve infrastructure reliability.
• Ensure infrastructure adheres to security, compliance, and operational best practices.

Skills

7+ years DevOps/infra experience

Strong automation & DevOps practices

Tools

Terraform

Terragrunt

Kubernetes

Python

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

Git

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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