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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps Engineer - Active (TS/SCI with CI Poly) - **Company:** Meadowgate Technologies LLC - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Firewall, ARM Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Routing, OpenShift, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Software Deployment, Multi-Cloud, Cloudformation, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Cortex XSOAR Platform, Firewall Services Module, Terraform, Prisma Cloud Platform, Data Pipelines, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_46412f5d6 ## About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineers with deep expertise in cloud-native technologies, infrastructure as code, and security compliance to lead and advance our DevOps initiatives in support of federal and intelligence community missions. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer and technical leader who is passionate about automation, cybersecurity, and architecting secure, scalable DevOps solutions within highly regulated and mission-critical environments Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance up to TS/SCI. US citizenship is required., * 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or SecOps, with proven contributions to next-generation SIEM, SOAR, XDR, and/or Cloud Architecture initiatives. * Experience with Palo Alto XDR / XSOAR / XSIAM and/or Prisma Cloud / Cortex Cloud is highly desired. * Familiarity with Cribl for optimizing log routing, data pipelines, and observability architectures is strongly preferred. * Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and validating Zero-Trust architectures in cloud or hybrid environments., * Eligible for a federal security clearance up to TS/SCI (active clearance preferred). * 5+ years of progressive experience in DevOps, SecOps, or Cloud Infrastructure Engineering roles within federal or intelligence community (IC) environments. * Proven expertise in: + IaC Tools: Terraform, CloudFormation5 + CI/CD Platforms: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins + Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes + Multi-Cloud Kubernetes Platforms: EKS, AKS, GKE, OKE, OpenShift, Anthos, SpectroCloud, Portainer + Deployment & Configuration Tooling: Helm, Ansible, Docker Compose + Security & Compliance Frameworks: NIST, FedRAMP, DISA STIGs + CSPM & Cloud Security Tools: Prisma Cloud, Wiz, Lacework, or equivalent + Python Development: Automation, security tooling, infrastructure management + Firewall Administration: Palo Alto or equivalent next-generation firewalls ## Description * Architect, design, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins, driving continuous integration and deployment best practices across multiple product teams. * Lead the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and AWS CloudFormation, establishing standards for scalable, secure, and compliant infrastructure automation. * Oversee deployment and lifecycle management of containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes across multi-cloud and hybrid environments, including EKS, AKS, GKE, OKE, OpenShift, Anthos, SpectroCloud, and Portainer. * Develop and standardize configuration and deployment tooling with Helm, Ansible, and Docker Compose, ensuring secure, repeatable, and compliant deployments across all environments. * Enforce and maintain security and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP, DISA STIGs) throughout CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and runtime environments. * Integrate, operate, and tune Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools such as Prisma Cloud, Wiz, or Lacework to continuously assess, monitor, and remediate cloud security risks. * Design and manage advanced firewall configurations and security policies on Palo Alto platforms, including threat prevention, intrusion detection, and secure cloud networking. * Develop and maintain advanced Python-based automation frameworks to streamline infrastructure operations, compliance validation, and monitoring tasks. * Collaborate across engineering, security, and cloud architecture teams to embed DevOps principles, enhance reliability, and automate compliance enforcement throughout the SDLC. * Provide technical leadership in cloud architecture and design reviews, recommending solutions for performance optimization, resilience, and security posture improvement. * Mentor junior engineers and help define DevOps and cloud governance standards across the organization. ## Related Videos - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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