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Huntsville, AL
Top Secret Polygraph not specified
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$140,000 - $160,000

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DevOps Engineer – TS Cleared
Location: Huntsville, AL (Redstone Arsenal – Onsite M–F, Core Hours)
Clearance: Active Top Secret Required
Employment Type: W2 Consultant (Kforce)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more

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Contact Recruiter: Brenton Anderson
Email: banderson3@kforce.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myitrecruiterbrenton/

DevOps Engineer (Senior) – TS Cleared

Overview
We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to support a mission-critical federal program focused on cloud infrastructure, application delivery, and national security initiatives.
This is a high-impact, hands-on role centered on building and maintaining scalable AWS environments, automating deployment pipelines, and supporting containerized application delivery. Your work will directly support system reliability, secure deployments, and operational readiness in a cleared environment.
You will collaborate closely with software engineers, cloud teams, and infrastructure specialists to deliver modern DevOps solutions across enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain AWS-based infrastructure and deployment pipelines
Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and CloudFormation
Support containerized application deployments using Docker
Configure and manage AWS Application Load Balancers (ALBs)
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and release management
Support deployment and configuration of Databricks-based environments
Manage and support AWS services including Redis and related components
Collaborate with software engineering teams supporting Spring Boot-based applications
Implement secure deployment practices including PKI and encryption
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across cloud infrastructure, pipelines, and applications
Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability across cloud environments
Support Agile and DevSecOps practices within a secure environment


Required Qualifications

Active Top Secret clearance
Strong experience with AWS cloud infrastructure
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Experience with containerization using Docker
Experience configuring and managing AWS ALBs
Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
Experience working with Databricks environments
Experience supporting AWS Redis and cloud-based data services
Experience working with Spring Boot or similar application frameworks
Experience with PKI, encryption, and secure system design
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Experience working in Agile / DevSecOps environments


Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting large-scale or distributed cloud environments
Experience supporting federal or DoD programs
Experience with performance tuning and system optimization in cloud environments


Work Environment

Fully onsite at Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville, AL)
Monday–Friday within standard core business hours
Secure facility requiring strict adherence to security protocols
Fast-paced, mission-focused DevOps and cloud engineering environment
Direct collaboration with software, cloud, and infrastructure teams


Why Join Kforce?
As a W2 consultant with Kforce, you’ll have access to a strong benefits package and ongoing support:

Aetna Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with options to invest
Competitive weekly pay
Paid time off (where applicable)
Dedicated recruiter and care team support
Opportunities to work on high-visibility, mission-driven programs


Impact
This role provides the opportunity to design and deliver modern DevOps and cloud automation solutions that directly support mission-critical systems and enable reliable, secure application delivery in a high-security environment.
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We offer roles across all three clearance levels: Confidential, Secret and Top Secret. With a Top Secret Facilities clearance, a proven subcontractor track record and a deep understanding of agencies across Defense, Intelligence, Homeland, Justice and Federal Civilian Sectors, Kforce brings more than 20 years of experience to supporting critical missions at federal, state and local levels.

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Job Category
IT - Software
Clearance Level
Top Secret