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# DevOps Engineer

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $190,000.0 - $210,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Network Layer, Performance Tuning, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloudformation, Cloudwatch, Kibana, Terraform
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9008039/devops-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of experience OR Associate's degree plus 12 years of experience OR a minimum of 15 years of experience
 * Strong experience with AWS (C2S or GovCloud), CI/CD tools, and DevOps practices
 * Proficiency in Linux systems, networking, and system administration
 * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
 * Hands-on experience with OS installation, configuration, and performance tuning
 * Ability to resolve complex system issues and communicate/escalate effectively
 * Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain a U.S. Government TS/SCI CI Poly clearance

## Description

* Build, automate, and maintain secure AWS (C2S/GovCloud) cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines
 * Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to support scalable and repeatable environments
 * Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across systems, applications, and network layers
 * Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to streamline deployments
 * Monitor system health and performance using tools such as CloudWatch and Kibana


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