DevOps Engineer – Mid-Tier

Guidehouse

. Support build, test, deployment, and monitoring tools and environments in cloud-hosted infrastructure .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $85,000 - $141,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline design and implementation, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native application deployment. Proficient in monitoring and optimizing system performance while integrating security best practices into development workflows.

Highest-signal resume keywords

DevOps ExperienceCI/CD Pipeline ImplementationInfrastructure AutomationCloud Deployment (GKE, OpenShift)Application Troubleshooting (Java Stacks)

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Hard Skills

CI/CD PipelinesInfrastructure AutomationJava Application DeploymentMonitoring Tools (Prometheus, Grafana)Scripting (Python, Bash)Containerization (Kubernetes, OpenShift)Configuration Management (Ansible, Terraform)Network Configuration (TLS, DNS)Version Control (Git, GitLab)Database Management (PostgreSQL)

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam-Oriented MindsetEnthusiasm for Learning

Tools & Technologies

GitLab CIDatadogSplunkELK StackCloud BuildHarnessHelmTerraformAnsibleGoogle Cloud

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

DevSecOpsAIOps AutomationAI Tools (Gemini)Federal Government ExperienceCloud-Native Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleApacheCloudDNSFirewallsGrafanaJavaJenkinsKubernetesLinuxNGINXOpenShiftPostgresPrometheusPythonSplunkTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support build, test, deployment, and monitoring tools and environments in cloud-hosted infrastructure
Assist with software releases, infrastructure management, inventory, installations, configurations, and connectivity
Monitor and optimize system performance using Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Splunk, and ELK Stack
Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to improve deployment workflows and system reliability
Integrate security best practices into pipelines and infrastructure through DevSecOps
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development and production environments
Maintain and modernize legacy systems using cloud-native services and automation
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Cloud Build, and Harness
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Ansible, and Helm
Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes, OpenShift, GKE, and Cloud Run (Knative)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems Management, or a related field, or FOUR (4) years equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree
US Citizenship required
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust government clearance
Minimum SEVEN (7) years of industry experience with a DevOps focus
Experience working in a DevOps environment supporting multiple teams/applications
Proficiency in deploying and troubleshooting Java-based application stacks, including NGINX, Apache HTTPD, JAVA JDK, Apache Tomcat, and PostgreSQL
Strong understanding of application network configurations, including Reverse Proxy, TLS Certificates, DNS, Load Balancers, Routers, and Firewalls
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, including Jenkins, Tekton, GitLab, and Harness preferred
Hands-on experience deploying applications to Google Cloud and/or Kubernetes, including OpenShift, GKE, or EKS
Proficiency with infrastructure and deployment automation tools, including Terraform, Ansible, YAML, ArgoCD, and Helm
Skilled in Git source control, including Git, GitLab, and Bitbucket, with branching and merge requests
Experience with Linux (RHEL 8+)
Familiarity with Windows Server (2016+)
Experience with Datadog, Splunk, Google Logging and Monitoring, or similar tools
Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Java and API usage
Federal government experience is desirable
Experience deploying AI agentic applications is desirable
Experience implementing AIOps automation is desirable
Experience using AI tools such as Gemini for development and QA is desirable
Familiarity with DevSecOps and GitOps best practices is desirable
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Enthusiasm for learning and implementing new technologies
Team-oriented mindset aligned with DevOps culture
Ability to travel up to 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Flexible benefits package