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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior DevOps Engineer - **Company:** Guidehouse Inc. - **Location:** McLean, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,200.0 - $172,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Apache HTTP Server, Apache Tomcat, Bash Shell, Linux, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Apache Hypertext Transfer Protocol Server, Java Development Kit, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Nginx, Octopus Deploy, OpenShift, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Tools, Ansible, Prometheus, Reverse Proxy, YAML, Datadog, Data Logging, Network Routers, Scripting, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, Reliability of Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Build Server, Gitlab, Git, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Bitbucket, Terraform, Splunk, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Serverless Computing, Elk Stack, Legacy Systems, Jenkins, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9122524/senior-devops-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems Management, or a related field, or FOUR (4) years of equivalent professional experience in leu of degree * US Citizenship required; must be able to obtain a Public Trust government clearance. * SIX (6) years of industry experience. * TWO (2+) years as a DevOps Engineer. * Experience working in a DevOps environment supporting multiple teams/applications. * Proficiency in deploying and troubleshooting Java-based application stacks (NGINX, Apache HTTPD, JAVA JDK, Apache Tomcat, PostgreSQL). * Strong understanding of application network configurations (Reverse Proxy, TLS Certificates, DNS, Load Balancers, Routers, Firewalls). * Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Tekton, GitLab, Harness preferred). * Hands-on experience deploying applications to Google Cloud and/or Kubernetes (OpenShift, GKE, or EKS). * Proficient with infrastructure and deployment automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, YAML, ArgoCD, HELM). * Skilled in Git source control (Git, GitLab, Bitbucket), including branching and merge requests. * Experience with Linux (RHEL 8+). * Familiarity with Windows Server (2016+). * Experience with DataDog, Splunk, Google Logging and monitoring or similar tools. Preferred/Nice-to-Have Qualifications * Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (Python, Bash, Java) and API usage. * Federal government experience. * Experience with deploying AI agentic applications. Experience implementing AIOps automation. * Experience using AI tools (Gemini) for development and QA (code assist). * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Familiar with DevSecOps and GitOps best practices. * Enthusiastic about learning and implementing new technologies. * Team-oriented mindset aligned with DevOps culture. ## Description Guidehouse is seeking a skilled and adaptable DevOps Engineer to join our team in supporting development, QA, and operations across multiple applications. This role is central to enabling fast, secure, and reliable software delivery through automation, cloud-native infrastructure, and collaborative practices., * Support build, test, deployment, and monitoring tools and environments in a cloud-hosted infrastructure. * Assist with software releases, infrastructure management, inventory, installations, configurations, and connectivity. * Monitor and optimize system performance using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Splunk and ELK Stack. * Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to improve deployment workflows and system reliability. * Ensure security best practices are integrated into pipelines and infrastructure (DevSecOps). * Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development and production environments. * Maintain and modernize legacy systems using cloud-native services and automation. * Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab CI, Cloud Build and Harness. * Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Helm. * Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, OpenShift, or GKE, and Cloud Run(Knative) ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)