> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4608468-devops-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4608468-devops-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps Engineer - **Company:** Zachary Piper - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $185,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Computer Networks, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Release Management, Reliability Engineering, Prometheus, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Grafana, SC Clearance, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Serverless Computing, Docker, Elk Stack - **Published:** November 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9294817/devops-engineer ## About the Role * Active Secret Clearance is required * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience * 4+ years of DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Infrastructure Engineering, or related experience * Strong hands-on experience developing automation and scripting solutions with Python * Proven experience utilizing Terraform and Terragrunt for infrastructure provisioning and management * Extensive experience working within Kubernetes environments, including deployments and troubleshooting * Experience with Docker and containerization technologies * Strong Linux administration and shell scripting experience * Understanding of networking concepts, IAM, security groups, and cloud security fundamentals * Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP is preferred * Exposure to GitOps technologies such as ArgoCD or Flux is preferred * Experience with monitoring and observability platforms including Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack is preferred * Familiarity with NIST, FedRAMP, DoD, or related compliance frameworks is preferred * Experience supporting classified or highly regulated government environments is preferred ## Description * Architect, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure utilizing Terraform and Terragrunt while promoting Infrastructure-as-Code best practices * Develop Python-based automation, tooling, and services to streamline platform operations and improve deployment efficiency * Administer, deploy, and troubleshoot Kubernetes environments supporting containerized applications and cloud-native services * Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines while partnering with software engineering teams to support application releases and operational readiness * Monitor platform performance, strengthen security posture, resolve production issues, and support compliance requirements within regulated environments