DevOps Engineer

Point Solutions Group; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Herndon, VA is seeking a skilled DevOps / Systems Engineer to support the deployment of critical secure systems. This role involves managing deployment processes in a Linux-based environment and collaborating with engineering teams. Successful candidates will have strong expertise in automation, scripting, and DevOps practices. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and a Security+ certification. This position offers a challenging opportunity for those passionate about securing enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience across Linux systems, scripting/software development, and configuration management.
• Strong experience working in Unix/Linux environments.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment and integration of DC-MLS solutions across enterprise environments.
• Develop and maintain DevOps automation processes to support system deployment.
• Manage and maintain version control repositories and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Linux systems

Scripting

Automation

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Tools

Python

Perl

Korn Shell (ksh)

Bourne/Bash shell scripting

Ansible

Git

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a DevOps / Systems Engineer to join the Data Centric – Multi-Level Secure (DC-MLS®) Enterprise team in Herndon, VA. This team is responsible for supporting the deployment and initial site integration of DC-MLS® solutions across multiple programs, including High Performance Computing (HPC) environments and other mission-critical contracts.

In this role, you will work in a Linux-based DevOps environment, helping design, automate, and support deployment processes for secure enterprise systems. You'll collaborate closely with engineering teams and the DC-MLS® Core team to ensure successful deployment, integration, and operational support for new systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a DevOps engineer with strong Linux and automation experience who enjoys building scalable infrastructure and supporting secure enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support deployment and integration of DC-MLS solutions across enterprise environments and customer sites

• Develop and maintain DevOps automation processes to support system deployment and configuration

• Work within Unix/Linux environments to manage and support enterprise systems

• Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline infrastructure and deployment processes

• Manage and maintain version control repositories and CI/CD pipelines

• Collaborate with engineering teams to support system integration, testing, and deployment activities

• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues across development, integration, and production environments

• Assist with the initial deployment and site support for DC-MLS® platforms and related programs

• Support configuration management and infrastructure automation across multiple systems

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph (required to start)

• 5+ years of experience across Linux systems, scripting/software development, and configuration management

• Strong experience working in Unix/Linux environments

• Proficiency with scripting and automation tools including:

  • Python

  • Perl

  • Korn Shell (ksh)

  • Bourne/Bash shell scripting

  • Ansible

• Experience using revision control systems such as CVS, SVN, Git, GitLab, or GitLab CI

• Experience building or managing DevOps deployment automation processes

• Security+ certification (required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise DevOps or CI/CD environments

• Experience supporting secure or classified systems

• Familiarity with multi-level security (MLS) environments

• Experience supporting High Performance Computing (HPC) programs or infrastructure

• Experience working with enterprise system deployments across multiple environments