Lead DevOps Engineer

Cisco

. Help lead a modest engineering team and develop it into a high-functioning team .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $149,100 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software engineering and DevOps, with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS. Proven ability to lead teams, implement best practices, and enhance developer productivity through automation and innovative solutions.

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7+ Years Software Engineering ExperienceCloud-Based Kubernetes DeploymentInfrastructure as Code (Terraform/OpenTofu)CI/CD Pipeline Experience (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)Active U.S. Government Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringDevOpsCloud InfrastructureProgramming Languages (Python, Ruby, Go)TCP/IP and Routing FundamentalsContainerization (Docker)Orchestration (Kubernetes)Microservices ArchitectureAPI DesignScripting Languages

Soft Skills

CollaborationTechnical CommunicationProblem SolvingLeadershipAgile Team Participation

Tools & Technologies

AWSTerraformGitLab CIGitHub ActionsLarge Language ModelsAI-Powered Development Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

CI/CDCloud ApplicationsRelational DatabasesNoSQL DatabasesSecurity Best Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerKubernetesMicroservicesNoSQLPythonRubyTCP/IPTerraformGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help lead a modest engineering team and develop it into a high-functioning team
Bring innovation and order to complex technical situations
Make core technical contributions to software systems
Collaborate with multifunctional teams outside the W4G Program on solutions meeting partner and business needs
Partner with the Engineering Manager, Software Architect, and Portfolio Owner team to create, deploy, and continuously improve products in development and production environments
Define, implement, and enforce best practices for the W4G Program
Refine architectural decisions into designs and communicate designs to technical and non-technical partners
Address technical challenges and refine designs to meet user requirements
Keep current with industry methods and techniques
Support application CI/CD and deploy products to US Government networks
Enhance developer experience and productivity by eliminating friction, simplifying workflows through automation, and providing technical solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of professional experience in software engineering, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or other relevant technical areas
Proven track record collaborating in agile teams, participating in code reviews, leading technical discussions, and interfacing directly with clients
Proven ability to deploy or migrate production applications to cloud-based Kubernetes environments
Understanding of cloud computing platforms and services, particularly AWS
Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code, emphasizing Terraform/OpenTofu
Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Ruby, or Go
Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab CI and GitHub Actions
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and routing fundamentals
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Active U.S. Government Security Clearance preferred
Hands-on experience applying and integrating Large Language Models and AI-powered development tools preferred
Familiarity with designing, deploying, and scaling cloud applications preferred
Strong knowledge of software design and deployment principles preferred
Experience with microservices architecture and API design preferred
Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases preferred
Proficiency in multiple scripting languages preferred
Security knowledge and security best practices preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies