Senior DevOps Engineer

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. Design, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure supporting unclassified and classified spectrum management systems .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, deploying, and maintaining Azure infrastructure, with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Bicep. Proficient in implementing secure networking and DevOps practices while ensuring compliance with federal security requirements.

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Azure Infrastructure DesignInfrastructure As Code (Terraform, Bicep)Azure DevOps Pipeline ManagementContainer Management (Docker, Kubernetes)Active Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure As CodeTerraformBicepAzure DevOpsKubernetesDockerPythonPowerShellBashLinux Administration

Soft Skills

TroubleshootingDocumentationCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Azure MonitorLog AnalyticsApplication InsightsPrometheusGrafana

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+Microsoft Azure Administration Certification

Industry Keywords

Federal Security RequirementsNIST SP 800-53RMFATOSTIG Implementation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheAzureCloudDockerElasticSearchGrafanaKubernetesLinuxPostgresPrometheusPythonSparkSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure supporting unclassified and classified spectrum management systems
Develop reusable Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or similar tools
Configure and maintain container platforms using Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm
Implement secure networking, identity and access controls, secrets management, and environment configuration
Improve infrastructure consistency, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency across development, test, and production environments
Build and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines automating application builds, testing, security scanning, and deployments
Integrate code, dependency, container image, and infrastructure security checks into delivery workflows
Establish repeatable release processes, approval controls, and artifact management
Support deployments within restricted environments and address connectivity, tooling, and software dependency constraints
Partner with development teams to resolve deployment issues, improve delivery speed and quality, and promote consistent DevOps practices
Implement monitoring, centralized logging, and actionable alerts for infrastructure, containers, pipelines, and applications
Troubleshoot production issues, support incident response, and address root causes
Develop and validate backup, recovery, and rollback procedures
Maintain architecture diagrams, deployment documentation, and operational runbooks
Brief government stakeholders on infrastructure status, risks, and recommendations
Implement technical controls aligned with Department of Commerce, NTIA, and federal security requirements
Apply secure configuration baselines and STIGs; identify and remediate vulnerabilities
Support RMF, ATO, and continuous monitoring activities through technical documentation, configuration evidence, and remediation tracking
Help newer engineers grow their skills and review and guide junior engineers’ work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret security clearance or higher
Current CompTIA Security+ certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and five or more years of relevant DevOps/cloud engineering experience, or eight or more years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Hands-on experience designing and operating infrastructure in Azure Commercial and Azure Government
Experience building and maintaining Azure DevOps YAML pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments
Experience delivering software or infrastructure in classified or similarly restricted federal environments
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates, or comparable tools
Practical experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm, including deployment and troubleshooting
Strong scripting skills using Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar languages
Experience with Git-based version control, branching strategies, pull requests, and code reviews, including reviewing and guiding the work of junior engineers
Working knowledge of Linux administration, cloud networking, identity and access management, and secrets management
Ability to troubleshoot across infrastructure and application layers, document solutions clearly, and work effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders, including government customers
Preferred: Experience supporting Azure Government Secret environments
Preferred: Experience leading DevOps efforts on federal system modernization programs, including production transitions
Preferred: Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 controls, RMF, ATO processes, and STIG implementation
Preferred: Experience integrating security tools such as Nessus, SonarQube, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Aqua Security, or comparable products
Preferred: Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights, Prometheus, or Grafana
Preferred: Experience supporting database platforms or search services such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, or OpenSearch
Preferred: Familiarity with data engineering and machine learning platforms, including Databricks, Apache Spark, or related technologies
Preferred: Relevant Microsoft Azure administration, DevOps, or security certifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k matching
PPO and HDHP medical/dental/vision insurance
Education reimbursement
Complimentary life insurance
Generous PTO and holiday leave
Onsite office gym access
Commuter Benefits Plan