DevOps Engineer

Markon

. Support development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of mission-focused software across Sponsor networks and cloud environments .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software development, integration, and deployment within cloud environments, with a strong focus on modular design, coding standards, and quality assurance. Proficient in collaborating with diverse teams and communicating technical concepts effectively to various stakeholders.

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Active TS/SCI ClearanceSoftware Development Using Python, Java, Or RubyExperience With Linux Operating Systems And Bash Shell ScriptingExperience With AWS Or VMwareAgile Software Development Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentREST API DesignApplication Bug FixesSoftware TestingData EncryptionData Exchange Formats (JSON, XML)Configuration ManagementAudio/Video ProcessingImage-Processing AlgorithmsDevice Drivers

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

GitHubJIRAAnsiblePuppetChefJenkinsLDAPActive Directory

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In Computer Science Or Related FieldActive TS/SCI With FS Polygraph

Industry Keywords

FOSSCOTSSDLCVirtualized InfrastructurePKI CertificatesEncryption ProtocolsData-Transfer Protocols

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSChefCloudJavaJenkinsLinuxPuppetPythonRubySDLCShell ScriptingSQLTypeScriptVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of mission-focused software across Sponsor networks and cloud environments
Develop and modify application source code in response to new requirements and change requests
Provide application bug fixes, enhancements, and GUI improvements
Develop and deploy software, including within cloud environments
Integrate externally developed code into core software libraries
Install and configure application software
Evaluate third-party vendors and software partners
Design and develop REST APIs
Maintain software library designs, module APIs, code organization, and coding-standard compliance
Promote modular software design, code reuse, clean subsystem interfaces, and design integrity
Coordinate with configuration management personnel to integrate externally developed software
Develop software for deployment across Sponsor networks
Support software libraries and applications involving audio/video, image-processing algorithms, operating systems and file systems, and device drivers
Assist in developing standards, methods, and procedures for product quality and release readiness
Conduct testing throughout all levels of the SDLC, including regression testing
Adhere to software testing and quality procedures
Prepare program-level and user-level technical documentation
Communicate technical concepts and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active TS/SCI with a FS Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or another related scientific or technical discipline, or a related master’s degree as an alternative to the experience requirement
Minimum of 2 years of professional software engineering experience, or a related master’s degree
On-the-job experience with Linux operating systems and Bash shell scripting
Software development experience using Python, Java, or Ruby
Experience integrating Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) technologies
Experience working within virtualized infrastructure environments, such as VMware or AWS
Experience with customer DevOps tools such as GitHub
Experience working with PKI certificates, encryption protocols, and SSL/TLS
Experience with data exchange formats, including JSON and XML
Experience preparing program-level and user-level documentation
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and work collaboratively within a team
Understanding of data-transfer protocols, including FTP, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, and QUIC
Desired: experience with Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
Desired: experience with Jenkins
Desired: experience with LDAP and Active Directory
Desired: experience implementing and managing data encryption within secure environments
Desired: additional Linux and Bash shell scripting experience
Desired: experience with JIRA
Desired: experience configuring and developing solutions within AWS environments
Desired: experience working with SQL
Desired: experience using Agile software development methodologies
Desired: experience participating on an Agile software development or systems engineering team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Training and Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Professional growth and development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements are not offered; Remote: No