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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Dev Ops Engineer - **Company:** Cohere Technology Group LLC - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Uptime, Ansible, Subversion, Git, Cloudformation, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Performance Monitor, Puppet, Terraform, Software Version Control, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us9a841f16d91907b8d445e6e9db735306 ## About the Role * Active Top Secret SCI security clearance is a must. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer in the government contracting, Department of Defense, or intelligence community. * Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). * Comp TIA Security+ Certification. * Proficiency in configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). * Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) and version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN). * Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and system monitoring tools. * Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and provide innovative solutions. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. ## Description Are you a talented and experienced DevOps Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technologies and a desire to make a difference in the government, defense, and intelligence sectors? We have an exciting opportunity for you! As a Mid to Senior Level DevOps Engineer, you will be an integral part of our dynamic team, working at the forefront of technology advancements and supporting critical missions in the Gov Con, DoD, and Intel space. With your active Top Secret security clearance, you'll have the chance to work on highly classified projects that directly impact national security. Responsibilities: * Architect and design secure and scalable DevOps solutions: Leverage your expertise to develop and implement robust DevOps strategies, ensuring the highest level of security, reliability, and performance for our mission-critical systems. * Infrastructure automation and orchestration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and maintain automated deployment pipelines, utilizing industry-leading tools and frameworks to streamline and optimize our development and operational processes. * Continuous integration and delivery: Drive the adoption of CI/CD practices and tools, enabling rapid and frequent software releases while ensuring the integrity of the overall system. * Security and compliance: Implement best practices for securing systems and data, adhering to industry and government regulations, and proactively identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities. * Performance monitoring and optimization: Monitor system performance and proactively identify areas for improvement, implementing enhancements to ensure optimal uptime, scalability, and reliability. * Collaboration and knowledge sharing: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and security specialists, fostering a collaborative environment and sharing your expertise to drive innovation and excellence., Job Title: Dev Ops Engineer - Sr Location: Mclean (preferred) & Richmond - Hybrid. Quantity: 4 Duration: 12 months - no conversion, no extension. 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