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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps Engineer - **Company:** Everforth Ecs - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $160,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Linux System Administration, Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Prometheus, VMware Infrastructure, YAML, Scripting, Google Cloud, Cloud Monitoring, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloudformation, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/baef56df-fb29-4222-bcb3-0a127308eb68 ## About the Role * U. S. Citizen. * Active Secret security clearance. * Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of related professional experience. * Active DoD 8140 IAT Level II Security+ (or higher). * Cloud Platforms: Expert knowledge in at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform). * IaC/Config Management: Experience with Terraform (required) and Ansible. * Containerization and orchestration: Strong experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm. * Scripting: Proficiency in Python, Bash, or Powershell for automation. * CI/CD Platforms: Expert knowledge defining automated pipelines using YAML configurations in standard industry pipelines * CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, Azure Devops GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions. * OS Knowledge: Strong proficiency in Linux-based environments, * Domain Knowledge: Understanding of classified environments, sovereign clouds, and intelligence community IT frameworks * Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution. * Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management). Desired Skills * Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) discipline. * Professional-level DevOps or Solutions Architect certifications (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform). * Experience with the following: + Designing, deploying, debuging and maintaining immutable infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, or cloud-native tools (ARM, CloudFormation) across multi-cloud environments + Building, optimizing, and managing end-to-end automated deployment pipelines using platforms like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI to enable high-speed, secure software delivery + Managing Kubernetes clusters (EKS/AKS/GKE), ensuring high availability for containerized applications + Enforcing DevSecOps practices, managing IAM policies, network security, and compliance guardrails (CIS/NIST) + Eestablishing unified monitoring, log centralization, and alert systems across systems using Azure Monitor, CloudWatch or relevant tech stacks ## Description Everforth ECS is seeking a DevOps Engineer to work in a hybrid capacity with 3 days a week onsite at DISA HQ in Ft. Meade, MD . This position will lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure across cloud (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform) environment. A successful candidate will be able to bridge the gap between development and operations teams, optimizing continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to drive automation and efficiency. This position will work as a member of a team managing and maintaining multiple coalition Mission Partner network enclaves in support of the DoW community and will work with a team to design, implement, and maintain enclaves' virtual infrastructure in both AWS and Azure Cloud as well as on premises deployments. The ideal candidate has exceptional problem-solving skills and a breadth of expertise in cloud networking concepts, modern CI/CD pipeline, platform automation, and infrastructure development supporting these technologies. Primary Responsibilities: * Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design, deploy, and maintain immutable infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, or cloud-native tools (ARM, CloudFormation) across multi-cloud environments * Deployment & CI/CD Pipelines: Build, optimize, and manage end-to-end automated deployment pipelines using platforms like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI to enable high-speed, secure software delivery * Containerization & Orchestration: Manage Kubernetes clusters (EKS/AKS/GKE), ensuring high availability for containerized applications * Observability & Reliability: Establish unified monitoring, log centralization, and alert systems across hybrid systems using Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch or relevant tech stacks. * Security & Compliance: Enforce DevSecOps practices, managing IAM policies, network security, and compliance guardrails (CIS/NIST) * Mentorship & Strategy: Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers, while improving deployment processes and promoting a DevOps culture * Other duties as assigned. 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