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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior DevOps Engineer - **Company:** PMAT Inc. - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Routing, Ansible, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Systems Integration, Scripting, Load Balancing, Code Comments, Firewalls (Computer Science), Gitlab, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Route53, Terraform, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Vmware - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9136937/senior-devops-engineer ## About the Role * Required Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field of study (CS, CIS, CSE) * 8+ years working in a DevOps setting, supporting the DOD * Understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, routing, VPNs, firewalls, etc...) * Experience with containerization (Docker, VM Ware, etc) * Understanding of git and version control * Experience with Kubernetes (management, troubleshooting, components, etc...) * Experience with a scripting language (Python, Bash, etc... python preferred) * Experience with a configuration management tool (Ansible preferred) * Familiarity with Terraform * Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, Route53, etc...) * Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, ArgoCD, etc...) * Strong problem-solving skills * Excellent collaboration and communication skills * Experience working with DevSecOps, infrastructure as code, and/or infrastructure monitoring software * Experience with cloud compute and software development pipelines * Experience collaborating, documenting, and supporting complex production systems * Production-focused, results-oriented. Ability to evaluate requirement scope and willing to speak up when needed to keep programs on target for timely deliveries. Desired experience: * Experience with GitLab * Advanced networking skills * Knowledge of integrating security into DevOps (DevSecOps) * Familiarity with additional CI/CD tools * AWS certifications * Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification (CKA) Clearance: US Citizenship required. No dual Citizenship. Active Top Secret/SCI clearance preferred. If not already cleared, must be willing to go through the process of being sponsored for a DOD Top Secret Security Clearance. ## Description PMAT has an immediate need and is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to be a key contributor in producing world-class software and systems. This position will support multiple programs, improving existing architectures, developing new capabilities in current systems, and/or developing new external applications that augment overall operational capabilities. You will also be responsible for supporting all stages of the software engineering from a DevOps perspective, including design, implementation, installation, integration, and support. You will be a critical member of an experienced systems engineering team partnering with designers, developers, QA and product managers to deliver secure, high-performance applications at scale. The candidate for this position demonstrates strong technical and communication skills. They will be passionate about continually improving development and delivery processes with PMAT and capable of communicating that with other teams., * Demonstrate initiative and be a self-starter, able to work in a highly collaborative, virtual, and versatile environment handling an array of duties and responsibilities with particular focus on the infrastructure to support large software team development and delivery, and multi-tasking abilities * Provide subject matter expertise to support DevOps throughout the entire software development lifecycle. Understand security requirements of various government instances. Create CI/CD pipelines and automated tests that can continuously to ensure that security is inclusive throughout the cycle and that delivered software meets program objectives. * Support and improve implementation of solutions related to current programs currently supported by PMAT. * Assess system design, development, and software implementation of proof-of-concept prototypes * Support system deliveries with software interfaces to support multi-sensor, multi-INT sensor data dissemination. Propose new R&D efforts to enhance PMAT capabilities in this area. * Provide mentoring to less senior DevOps engineering staff. PMAT is dedicated to enhancing our team members skills and career. You will be a critical part of that effort. * Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear designs. * It is paramount that you work collaboratively with Software Engineers, Team Leads, and management to achieve PMAT goals. You are a creative problem ­solver, and you know how to work with others, building a consensus on solutions. 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