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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior DevOps Engineer - **Company:** Venatore Llc - **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Apache HTTP Server, Applications Architecture, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Databases, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Elasticsearch, Design of User Interfaces, HAProxy, Web Servers, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Nginx, Object-Relational Mapping, OAuth, OpenID, OpenShift, Openid Connect, Cloud Services, Ansible, Prometheus, Zero Trust Network Access, Reverse Proxy, Web Application Security, Software Deployment, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Web Applications, Circleci, SSL Certificate Management, AWS Cdk, Data Logging, Data Processing, Load Balancing, Grafana, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Gitlab, Cloudformation, Build Management, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Api Design, Puppet, Terraform, Software Performance, Jenkins, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9176856/senior-devops-engineer ## About the Role * Minimum of six years of directly related professional experience. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field; two additional years of information technology experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. * Demonstrated experience designing and implementing complex systems, including experience in classified environments. * Proficiency with Linux operating systems. * Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, CircleCI, or similar technologies. * Knowledge of OpenID Connect (OIDC), OAuth, OAuth 2.0, or comparable zero-trust identity implementations. * Experience with ArgoCD and GitOps-based operations management. * Experience with web server and infrastructure management, including DNS and certificate management. * Knowledge of HTTP API design standards and best practices. * Ability to manage web application networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, and load balancing. * Familiarity with Kubernetes and OpenShift. * Working knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS). * Experience with one or more Infrastructure as Code or configuration management technologies, such as Terraform, OpenShift Container Platform, AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet. * Knowledge of monitoring, logging, networking, and security for containerized environments. * Experience deploying, configuring, and managing databases. * Experience interacting with databases using SQL and object-relational mapping frameworks. * Ability to write Python and Bash scripts for automation, systems administration, and engineering tooling. * Ability to contribute code updates and enhancements to existing repositories. * Experience with software and systems design, including the ability to create application architecture diagrams. * Experience integrating security components with applications and databases. * Experience with system and network creation, development, and integration. * Solid understanding of information processing fundamentals and best practices. * At least one relevant technical certification, such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent. * Ability to perform all duties onsite in a client SCIF in Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO. * Ability to work a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week. Preferred Qualifications * Eight or more years of experience designing and implementing complex systems in a classified environment. * Experience developing strategic system architecture plans. * Familiarity with configuration management and Request for Change processes, including technical review and impact assessment. * Experience implementing zero-downtime re-indexing strategies and managing complex Elasticsearch data models, including routing, query-time processing, and de-duplication within OpenShift or Kubernetes environments. * Experience with observability technologies such as Prometheus, Thanos, Grafana Alloy, Loki, Mimir, Tempo, or Grafana. * Understanding of reverse proxy technologies such as Nginx, Traefik, Apache HTTP Server/WebGate, HAProxy, or Envoy. * Experience delivering integrated solutions using Agile software development and delivery methodologies. * Experience in systems engineering and project or program management. * Knowledge of or experience with National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency enterprise products, including NGA CORE. ## Description Venatôre is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to support a three-year government contract in either Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position performed onsite in the client's Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF); telecommuting is not available. The Senior DevOps Engineer will improve the speed, reliability, security, and consistency of software delivery by strengthening DevOps practices, automation, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure management, and operational discipline. This role will bridge development and operations, enhance observability and incident response, improve configuration management and documentation, and support resilient, scalable enterprise systems in a classified environment. Responsibilities CI/CD, Build & Deployment * Configure, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines supporting multiple web applications. * Perform application builds using source code, dependencies, and required build tooling. * Implement automated testing, vulnerability scanning, and security validation as part of software delivery workflows. * Deploy applications and services across development, staging, and operational environments. * Support GitOps-based deployment and operations using ArgoCD or similar technologies. * Develop and maintain Helm charts for deploying resources to OpenShift and Kubernetes environments. * Improve deployment consistency, repeatability, reliability, and recoverability across environments. Infrastructure, Cloud & Configuration Management * Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code and configuration management solutions. * Research, design, develop, and modify enterprise-wide cloud solutions and application environments. * Support the creation, configuration, integration, and sustainment of systems and networks. * Develop strategic system architecture plans for complex enterprise environments. * Incorporate emerging technologies and product supportability considerations into solution design and implementation. * Manage web application infrastructure, including TCP/IP, DNS, certificates, load balancing, and related services. Software & Systems Engineering * Design, develop, code, test, and debug highly complex software products and significant enhancements to existing systems. * Apply advanced engineering methods, theories, and research techniques to solve complex software and systems challenges. * Resolve complex hardware/software compatibility, integration, and interface design issues. * Conduct technical investigations, evaluations, and testing of considerable complexity. * Contribute code enhancements, configuration changes, and technical updates to existing repositories. * Develop system and application architecture diagrams for new and existing solutions. * Advise hardware engineering personnel on system characteristics that affect software performance, including storage capacity, processing speed, and input/output requirements. Security, Monitoring & Operational Support * Manage and document system security configurations and controls in classified environments. * Perform software and system updates in response to vulnerability scans, security findings, and compliance requirements. * Integrate security components with applications, infrastructure, and databases. * Support zero-trust identity and access management implementations using technologies such as OIDC and OAuth 2.0. * Implement and maintain container monitoring, logging, networking, and security capabilities. * Enhance observability, monitoring, incident detection, troubleshooting, response, and recovery processes. * Maintain secure web server configurations, certificate management, and operational compliance. Documentation & Technical Communication * Develop and maintain system architecture, configuration, security, and operational documentation. * Provide technical input for user manuals, system documentation, training materials, and related technical publications. * Prepare reports summarizing technical analyses, findings, recommendations, and project progress. * Present technical results and recommendations to management, government customers, and other stakeholders. * Apply in-depth knowledge of enterprise solution principles, information processing fundamentals, and industry best practices. ## Related Videos - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Post-Quantum Cryptography: Preparing for Q-Day](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100179-post-quantum-cryptography-preparing-for-q-day) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Hosting a modern justice system](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/332-hosting-a-modern-justice-system) - [Streaming AI Responses in Real-Time with SSE in Next.js & NestJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1630-streaming-ai-responses-in-real-time-with-sse-in-next-js-nestjs) ## 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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)