> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2180434-devops-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2180434-devops-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps Engineer - **Company:** Envision-Innovative Solutions - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Apache ActiveMQ, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Application Lifecycle Management, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), CentOS, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, DevOps, Elasticsearch, Monitoring of Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Memcached, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Redis, Ansible, Ruby, Software Engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Puppet, Kibana, Atlassian Bamboo, Docker, Jenkins, Golang, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9099914/devops-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or additional 4 years of experience) * 10+ years of DevOps, Systems Engineering, or related experience * Strong expertise with: - Git and version control best practices - Linux administration (RHEL, CentOS) - Docker and Kubernetes - Jenkins and/or Bamboo - AWS cloud environments - Infrastructure Automation (Ansible, Puppet, Chef) - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment strategies, * Experience with Python, Go, Java, Ruby, C++, or similar programming languages * Experience with Software Defined Networking (SDN) * Experience supporting Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments * Elasticsearch (Kibana a plus) * Redis, ActiveMQ, Memcache, or similar technologies ## Description As a Principal DevOps Engineer, you will lead the design, automation, deployment, and maintenance of scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure supporting mission-critical applications., * Design, deploy, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes * Lead DevOps initiatives across development, testing, staging, and production environments * Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management solutions using tools such as Ansible and Puppet * Manage and optimize Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-based environments * Develop automation scripts and tools using Python, Ruby, Java, or similar languages * Support software development teams through the full application lifecycle * Architect scalable, resilient, and high-availability solutions * Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and improve operational efficiency * Serve as a technical leader within Agile development teams * Collaborate across engineering, security, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Coroutine explained yet again 60 years later](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/690-coroutine-explained-yet-again-60-years-later) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) ## 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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)