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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps Engineer - **Company:** Lever, Inc. - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Program Optimization, System Configuration, Linux, DevOps, Linux System Administration, Systems Architecture, Software Vulnerability Management, Cloud Platform System, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/rgi/465aa732-eb60-4c9c-bf46-51f219599b6a/apply ## About the Role * Active TS/SCI clearance required. * Bachelor's degree required. * 15+ years of professional experience in DevOps, systems engineering, cloud engineering, infrastructure, or a related technical field. * Security+ certification required. * Strong experience with Linux operating systems and administration. * Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines. * Experience with AWS architecture and cloud environments. * Experience supporting system sustainment, maintenance, configuration, and upgrades in complex environments. * Strong understanding of DevOps principles, automation, infrastructure management, and software delivery practices. * Ability to identify technical risks and recommend practical architectural and operational improvements. * Experience working in environments with stringent security and compliance requirements. * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary technical team. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. Additional Skills We'd Like to See: * Familiarity with NGA systems, mission environments, and security requirements. * Previous experience supporting NGA programs or environments. * Experience preparing systems for ATO and supporting RMF-related activities. * Experience with security hardening and vulnerability remediation in Linux and AWS environments. * Experience with AWS infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). * Experience with tools and technologies supporting automated deployment, configuration management, monitoring, and infrastructure provisioning. * Experience integrating existing systems with new capabilities and environments. * Experience providing architectural recommendations and driving improvements in system efficiency, reliability, and scalability. * Experience working in an IC or other highly regulated government environment. ## Description If you're the kind of person who leads with initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to create real impact, we want you on our team. Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with an ability to obtain SCI access and willingness to obtain CI Polygraph US Citizenship Required, * Support the sustainment, maintenance, and ongoing enhancement of the NOME environment. * Perform system maintenance, updates, configuration changes, and troubleshooting across DevOps infrastructure and tooling. * Support the development and integration of new capabilities and environments. * Design, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines to support reliable and efficient software delivery. * Support AWS architecture, infrastructure, and cloud-based environments. * Work extensively within Linux environments to administer, troubleshoot, automate, and optimize systems. * Identify opportunities to improve system architecture, performance, reliability, automation, and operational efficiency. * Provide technical recommendations for architectural improvements and modernization. * Collaborate with engineering, development, security, and operations teams to ensure successful integration of new capabilities. * Implement and maintain security hardening measures in accordance with applicable security requirements. * Support security assessments, remediation activities, and preparation for ATO. * Ensure system configurations and processes align with applicable NGA security requirements and standards. * Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and deployment issues and develop sustainable solutions. * Contribute to documentation, technical processes, and best practices supporting NOME sustainment and development. ## Related Videos - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [Demystifying DevOps—Pros, cons, dos & don'ts](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/338-demystifying-devops-pros-cons-dos-don-ts) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)