DevOps Engineer

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., * 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.

• 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.

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We’re more than just a workplace-we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

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.