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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr DevOps Engineer - **Company:** Sierra Nevada Corporation. - **Location:** Southern Pines, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Github, Python (Programming Language), OpenShift, Scrum Methodology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cloud Services, Ansible, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Workflow Management Systems, Delivery Pipeline, AWS ECS, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Azure AKS, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9152083/sr-devops-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. * 8+ years of experience in DevOps or related role. * Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience. * Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 12 years of related experience is required. * Software development experience , with at least one object oriented language such as but not limited to Java, Python, C#, C++ or Go * Demonstrated implementation of microservices, container, and cloud-native application development * Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes and/or Openshift and related container platform ecosystems * Experience working with multiple cloud vendors * Experience with managed Kubernetes services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) * Demonstrated experience with developer tools such as GitHub and on-prem Azure DevOps * Significant experience with Linux * Strong understanding and experience of release engineering, CI and CD pipelines * Strong Agile experience working in Scrum and/or Kanban models * Proven track record of delivering high quality and consistent systems and environments for development teams * Ability to rapidly work with minimal supervision on projects involving both small and large teams * Ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment * Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Qualifications We Prefer: * Master's degree in a related field. * Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry. * AWS Solutions Architect - Associate or Higher certification * Azure Developer/Solutions Architect * Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) * Red Hat Certified Specialist in Containers and Kubernetes * Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) * Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) * Advanced proficiency with Ansible, including developing and maintaining playbooks * Experience coordinating release readiness activities * Experience implementing and enforcing configuration control of development environments Essential Functions: * Ability to work on a computer for extended periods. * Frequent communication with team members and stakeholders. * Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment. * Occasional travel may be required. * Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs occasionally. * Design and manage complex infrastructure solutions, leveraging cloud services, containerization, and orchestration tools to support scalable and secure environments. * Mentor junior DevOps engineers, conduct code and process reviews, and promote best practices in DevOps methodologies to maintain high standards of performance and security. * Collaborate with development, QA, security, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of applications and services, fostering a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility. This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. ## Description Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for developing innovation solutions? Join our team! As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will be a strategic leader responsible for overseeing and optimizing the organization's DevOps processes. You will ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of our Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) pipelines and cloud infrastructure while mentoring the DevOps team and driving the adoption of industry best practices., The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains - air, land, sea, space and cyber., * Design, implement, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines that support multiple deployment approaches across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. * Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management to ensure consistent, reliable environments throughout the delivery lifecycle. * Optimize and standardize deployment workflows, enabling repeatable release processes that accommodate variations in product and customer requirements. * Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve system performance and reliability, applying advanced diagnostic skills across distributed systems and complex integrations. * Collaborate with development, QA, and product teams to align deployment strategies with architectural goals, security requirements, and operational best practices. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating new technologies, refining operational tooling, and establishing best-practice documentation for deployment and release operations. * Works as part of a larger Agile software development team to rapidly provide operational capabilities to the field ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Shifting Stress to Progress— Understanding DevOps to do DevOps Better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/268-shifting-stress-to-progress-understanding-devops-to-do-devops-better) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [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) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)