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# DevOps Software Engineer

- **Company:** Eliassen Group
- **Location:** Gaithersburg, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $114,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Linux System Administration, Package Management Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Shell Script, Virtual Machines, Scripting, Containerization, Git Flow, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Docker, Vmware
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75655978-devops-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Two or more years of relevant DevOps or platform engineering experience. Senior consideration for five or more years.
 * Proficiency in Linux system administration on RHEL.
 * Deep experience with Ansible automation and ecosystem.
 * Strong Python scripting and tool development.
 * Advanced Bash or shell scripting for build and system automation.
 * Experience with container technologies including Docker or Podman.
 * Knowledge of IaC, CI/CD, Git workflows, networking, and package management.
 * Eligible for Public Trust clearance.
 * Effective verbal and written communication skills.
 * Ability to travel up to 25% within the United States. Onsite presence required; remote work not applicable.

Education Requirements

 * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

## Description

* Administer and manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems from provisioning to operational deployment.
 * Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, custom plugins, callbacks, and inventories.
 * Automate platform workflows and tooling with Python and Bash.
 * Build and manage containers with Docker or Podman, including image creation and orchestration.
 * Implement Infrastructure as Code practices and CI/CD pipelines.
 * Manage Git workflows for configuration and code versioning.
 * Configure networks and perform environment provisioning across physical and virtual platforms.
 * Support physical hardware provisioning including PXE, boot, and kickstart.
 * Administer virtual machine lifecycles using VMware and KVM.
 * Manage package ecosystems such as RPM, pip, and Ansible Galaxy.