DevOps Engineer

Manage application deployments across multiple environments - including deploying code updates, troubleshooting deployment failures, and executing environment-specific configurations Own the Change Management (CHG) process for production deployments - prepare and submit change requests, shepherd them through ISO, TESR, and Outage Board approval gates, and coordinate deployment windows with stakeholders Maintain security and compliance posture - manage XACTA documentation, ensure TESR approval requirements are met, enforce enterprise log retention policies (NSS requirements) Operate and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure - manage GitLab CI configurations

3+ years of experience in DevSecOps or Site Reliability Engineering in a cloud environment (AWS preferred) Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline management (GitLab CI preferred) Proficiency with containerized deployments - ECS, Docker, and container orchestration Experience with AWS infrastructure services - Lambda, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch, SSM Parameter Store, S3 Familiarity with change management and security accreditation processes in a DoD/IC environment (CHG submissions, RMF, XACTA) Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and rollback procedures Active Clearance with the Springfield, VA Customer, Experience with EKS (Kubernetes) migrations or hybrid ECS/EKS environments Familiarity with Springfield, VA customer enterprise requirements for National Security Systems (NSS), including log retention and compliance standards Experience with MCP server deployment Node.js / TypeScript ecosystem familiarity (Lambda runtimes, dependency management, layer packaging) AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Security Specialty)

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI CI Poly clearance is required.

Salary Range: $200,000 - $220,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients’ missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT’s experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.