Job Requirements
Springfield, VA
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
Career Level not specified
$160,000 - $190,000
Job Description
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Sr. DevOps Engineer to support the National Geospatial Agencies ongoing data modernization program for geospatial intelligence in Springfield, VA. We are seeking a skilled engineer to create automated deployments for an AWS C2S infrastructure.
Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Location: Springfield, VA
This job opens for applications on 6/30/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date
Responsibilities of the DevOps Engineer:
· Design, manage, and maintain secure AWS Commercial Cloud Services (C2S) infrastructure, ensuring compliance with security requirements, operational standards, and mission objectives.
· Develop, implement, and support CI/CD pipelines to automate software integration, testing, deployment, and release processes, improving deployment speed and consistency.
· Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using automation tools to provision, configure, and maintain scalable, repeatable, and highly available cloud environments.
· Administer and support Linux and Windows server environments, Active Directory, LDAP, VPN technologies, and enterprise authentication services to ensure secure and reliable system access.
· Partner closely with software developers, architects, and engineering teams to design, build, test, deploy, and optimize cloud-native applications and services.
· Monitor system performance, availability, and security using tools such as AWS CloudWatch, Kibana, and centralized logging platforms; proactively identify and remediate operational risks.
· Support the deployment, configuration, scaling, and management of containerized and microservices-based applications within cloud environments.
· Develop and maintain operational procedures, technical documentation, system reports, and status updates while effectively communicating risks, priorities, and issue resolutions to stakeholders.
· Evaluate, integrate, and support emerging technologies, cloud services, and modern DevOps practices to enhance platform capabilities and operational efficiency.
· Plan and execute system upgrades, cloud migrations, modernization efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives to support evolving mission and business requirements.
· Implement security best practices, vulnerability remediation processes, access controls, and compliance measures to maintain a secure operating environment.
· Drive automation initiatives that reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and increase the speed and reliability of infrastructure and application deployments.
Qualifications of the DevOps Engineer:
· Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph
· Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of software engineering, system administration, or IT engineering experience (additional years of experience needed in lieu of a degree)
· Strong experience with the following:
o AWS GovCloud/C2S
o CI/CD Tools (Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins)
o Linux systems administration and networking
o Troubleshooting across infrastructure layers
· Automation using Ansible, Infrastructure as Code, Python
· Resolve complex hardware, software, and network issues
· Experience with Linux/Windows OS installation, configuration, and performance tuning
· System health monitoring using CloudWatch and Kibana
Compensation of the DevOps Engineer:
· Compensation: $160,000 - $190,000+ **based on years of experience**
· Fully-funded program (3.5 years remaining)
· Contract mobility and job stability through Zachary Piper Solutions
· Full benefits + certification reimbursement
#LI-MK1 #LI-Onsite
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Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Location: Springfield, VA
This job opens for applications on 6/30/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date
Responsibilities of the DevOps Engineer:
· Design, manage, and maintain secure AWS Commercial Cloud Services (C2S) infrastructure, ensuring compliance with security requirements, operational standards, and mission objectives.
· Develop, implement, and support CI/CD pipelines to automate software integration, testing, deployment, and release processes, improving deployment speed and consistency.
· Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using automation tools to provision, configure, and maintain scalable, repeatable, and highly available cloud environments.
· Administer and support Linux and Windows server environments, Active Directory, LDAP, VPN technologies, and enterprise authentication services to ensure secure and reliable system access.
· Partner closely with software developers, architects, and engineering teams to design, build, test, deploy, and optimize cloud-native applications and services.
· Monitor system performance, availability, and security using tools such as AWS CloudWatch, Kibana, and centralized logging platforms; proactively identify and remediate operational risks.
· Support the deployment, configuration, scaling, and management of containerized and microservices-based applications within cloud environments.
· Develop and maintain operational procedures, technical documentation, system reports, and status updates while effectively communicating risks, priorities, and issue resolutions to stakeholders.
· Evaluate, integrate, and support emerging technologies, cloud services, and modern DevOps practices to enhance platform capabilities and operational efficiency.
· Plan and execute system upgrades, cloud migrations, modernization efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives to support evolving mission and business requirements.
· Implement security best practices, vulnerability remediation processes, access controls, and compliance measures to maintain a secure operating environment.
· Drive automation initiatives that reduce manual effort, improve consistency, and increase the speed and reliability of infrastructure and application deployments.
Qualifications of the DevOps Engineer:
· Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph
· Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of software engineering, system administration, or IT engineering experience (additional years of experience needed in lieu of a degree)
· Strong experience with the following:
o AWS GovCloud/C2S
o CI/CD Tools (Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins)
o Linux systems administration and networking
o Troubleshooting across infrastructure layers
· Automation using Ansible, Infrastructure as Code, Python
· Resolve complex hardware, software, and network issues
· Experience with Linux/Windows OS installation, configuration, and performance tuning
· System health monitoring using CloudWatch and Kibana
Compensation of the DevOps Engineer:
· Compensation: $160,000 - $190,000+ **based on years of experience**
· Fully-funded program (3.5 years remaining)
· Contract mobility and job stability through Zachary Piper Solutions
· Full benefits + certification reimbursement
#LI-MK1 #LI-Onsite
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