DevOps / AWS / Python Engineer (Mid–Senior) – Top Secret Clearance Required
📍 Locations (Onsite):
Gaithersburg, MD
St. Louis, MO
Alexandria, VA
Chantilly, VA
🏢 Work Model: 100% Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
💰 Salary Range: $100,000 – $180,000
🔐 Clearance: Active Top Secret (SCI required post-hire; CI Poly willingness)
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
About the Role
This is a hands-on DevOps / Cloud Engineering role supporting the development, deployment, automation, and sustainment of mission-critical systems in a highly secure environment. You’ll work closely with development teams to modernize workflows, automate manual processes, and operate scalable AWS-based solutions using DevSecOps best practices.
This role is ideal for engineers with strong Python + AWS + GitLab CI/CD experience who enjoy operating at the intersection of infrastructure, automation, and secure software delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Automate manual operational and deployment processes
Develop Windows automation using Python and/or PowerShell
Support deployment of microservices via DevSecOps pipelines in Windows & Linux environments
Develop, update, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines
Configure, troubleshoot, and deploy Docker containers
Review source code in Git and produce supporting engineering documentation
Support developer deployments and testing activities
Provide technical guidance across microservices and platform capabilities
Create and maintain DevOps documentation
Perform security remediation based on vulnerability scan results
Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI post-hire
CompTIA Security+ CE (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification)
U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience
(or Master’s degree with 2+ years)2–3 years of experience with Kubernetes (OpenShift or EKS preferred)
2–3 years of experience with Docker containers
Strong scripting skills in Python and/or PowerShell
Experience administering both Windows and Linux systems
Experience with AWS services (CloudFormation, S3, ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, autoscaling)
Experience with GitLab CI/CD, including scripting and troubleshooting
Understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and workflows
Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline development and sustainment
Experience supporting development testing in cloud environments
Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
AWS certifications (DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect, etc.)
Linux certifications
Experience with AWS Lambda, ECS, and serverless architectures
Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies
Familiarity with collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat)
Key Focus Areas for Screening
When evaluating candidates, the strongest profiles will demonstrate:
Python scripting experience (ideally with AWS automation using Boto3)
Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD and best practices
Solid working knowledge of AWS services and architectures
Ideal Candidate
Security+ certified and clearance-ready
Strong DevOps engineer with a cloud-first mindset
Comfortable automating, deploying, and securing AWS-based systems
Confident working in classified, mission-driven environments
Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative
Additional Details
Security Clearance Required: Yes
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Travel: None
Benefits: Full benefits package included