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# DevOps Engineer

- **Company:** ClearanceJobs Workforce Solutions
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Linux, DevOps, Perl (Programming Language), Revision Control Systems, Python (Programming Language), Korn Shell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Subversion, Scripting, Gitlab, Git, Gitlab-ci, Selinux, Deployment Automation, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9119539/devops-engineer

## About the Role

5+ years of combined experience in Linux systems, scripting/software development, and configuration management
Proficiency in Python, Perl, Korn, Bourne/Bash, Ansible, and related shell scripting languages
Experience with revision control software (CVS, SVN, Git, GitLab, GitLab CI)
Experience developing and managing DevOps deployment automation processes
Active Security+ certification, Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and SELinux-based environments
Experience supporting multi-level secure or data-centric enterprise platforms
Familiarity with HPC-adjacent infrastructure or deployment support
Comfortable working directly with site administrators and end users to resolve deployment issues in a fast-paced, agile environment

Clearance Requirements:
Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required at time of start - candidates without an active, in-scope clearance will not be considered
Must be able to maintain clearance eligibility throughout employment, This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, operate standard office equipment such as a computer, keyboard, and telephone, and occasionally move about the work environment. Must be able to communicate in writing and verbally with sufficient clarity to convey technical information to site administrators, end users, and team members. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

## Description

Support initial deployment and site coordination for a data-centric, multi-level secure enterprise platform, including HPC-supporting programs and other connected contracts
Design, build, and maintain DevOps deployment automation processes across Unix/Linux environments
Develop and maintain scripts and tooling using Python, Perl, Korn, Bash, and Ansible to streamline configuration management and deployment
Manage source code and configuration using revision control systems (Git, GitLab, GitLab CI, SVN, CVS)
Troubleshoot deployment and automation issues in coordination with site administration teams
Apply configuration management best practices to maintain platform stability and support the broader enterprise core team


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