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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps Engineer - Veterans Affairs - **Company:** Copperhead Technologies - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $112,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Business Logic, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Computer Terminals, System Configuration, Desktop Computing, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Office, Data Access Layer, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Cloud Platform System, Real Time Systems, Delivery Pipeline, HybridCloud, Information Technology - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9113969/devops-engineer-veterans-affairs ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field. * 8+ years' experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems architecture roles supporting federal government clients. * Demonstrated experience working with COTS product vendors and other contractors to implement ISO standards, protocols, and integrative technologies. * Advanced systems integration expertise, including configuration of forms-based COTS solutions and integration of COTS software via API. * Experience configuring COTS products within a Federal Cloud Enterprise environment, with knowledge of secure, non-credentialed external user access using federally authorized identity providers. * Strong DevOps implementation expertise, with demonstrated experience deploying solutions that receive and share health information within architectures that segregate sensitive data from identifying information. * Experience implementing near-real-time monitoring solutions for usage patterns and network traffic. * Direct experience achieving and maintaining an ATO for a federally implemented COTS product handling sensitive health information. * Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus. * Professional proficiency in English is required. * Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications. * Ability to pass a Tier 1 federal background investigation including fingerprinting, more information can be found here: https://www.dcsa.mil/Personnel-Vetting/Background-Investigations-for-Security-HR-Professionals/Start-a-Background-Investigation/Case-Types-Forms/ * Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id and at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification. * Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Copperhead Technologies will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Preferred Qualifications * Master's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. * Experience with VA Enterprise Cloud or similar federal agency cloud platforms. * Familiarity with federal health data privacy and security frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, FISMA, NIST 800-53). ## Description Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking a DevOps Engineer who will lead cloud engineering, DevOps implementation, and systems integration for a federal health IT sustainment program. This role architects and configures a forms-based Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution operating within a Federal Cloud Enterprise environment (e.g., VA's Enterprise Cloud), ensuring secure, compliant, and highly available services that support the exchange of sensitive health information. This position supports a federal government sustainment contract and may require coordination with COTS vendors, government stakeholders, and cross-functional technical teams to ensure continuous, secure, and compliant system operations. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: * Lead systems integration efforts with COTS product vendors and other contractors to implement ISO standards, protocols, and integrative technologies across the application stack, including the data access layer, business logic, and data models. The engineer configures and integrates COTS software via API, applying deep systems integration expertise to align the solution with program requirements. * Design and configure the solution to operate securely within a Federal Cloud Enterprise, enabling external-facing users to access the system without credentialing by leveraging VA-authorized identity providers, and establishes secure access patterns consistent with federal cloud security and identity management standards. * Implement DevOps pipelines and practices that support the secure receipt and exchange of health information, ensuring the architecture segments sensitive data from personally identifying information in accordance with federal privacy requirements. * Establish near-real-time system monitoring capabilities to track usage patterns and network traffic, enabling early detection of anomalies and rapid troubleshooting of performance or security issues. * Support the achievement and maintenance of an Authority to Operate (ATO) for the COTS product, including any additional systems configuration required to protect sensitive health information collected and processed by the system, and develops and maintains comprehensive technical documentation, including system configuration guides and other resources needed to support ongoing sustainment, knowledge transfer, and audit readiness. This position is contingent on contract award. Expected salary range: $112,000-$120,000 Work Environment: * Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment). * Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. * Ability to work in confined areas. Physical Demands: * While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. * Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer. * Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 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