**DevOps Engineer — Multiple Openings** **Clearance: Must be cleared or clearable** **Location: Varies by role; onsite, hybrid, and remote opportunities may be available** Cleared2Hire is seeking **DevOps Engineers for multiple opportunities** supporting government technology and federal mission programs. We’re looking for engineers who enjoy automating infrastructure, improving software delivery, and building secure, reliable environments. Opportunities span different experience levels and technical environments. Candidates do not need experience with every tool listed below. **What You’ll Do** - Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines for application delivery. - Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation. - Support cloud and hybrid environments using AWS, Azure, or similar platforms. - Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes. - Write scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate tasks and improve reliability. - Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and improve performance and availability. - Partner with software developers, security teams, and infrastructure engineers to integrate security into the development lifecycle. - Support documentation, vulnerability remediation, and government security requirements. **What We’re Looking For** - Hands-on experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, platform engineering, or systems engineering with a strong automation focus. - Experience building or supporting CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. - Familiarity with infrastructure as code and configuration management. - Experience administering Linux and/or Windows environments. - Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure, networking, access controls, and troubleshooting. - Scripting skills and the ability to automate repeatable processes. - Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills. **Helpful Experience** - Federal government, defense, or other regulated environments. - AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or secure cloud environments. - Kubernetes platforms such as OpenShift, EKS, or AKS. - DevSecOps practices, vulnerability scanning, and security automation. - Familiarity with RMF, STIGs, or FedRAMP. - Relevant cloud, Kubernetes, or security certifications. **Clearance Requirements** Applicants must hold an active security clearance **or be eligible and willing to obtain one**. Some openings require an active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance at the time of hire; others may consider clearable candidates. Clearance requirements and sponsorship availability vary by position.
What you'll do
- Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps to accelerate software delivery
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation across cloud and hybrid environments
- Deploy and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (including OpenShift, EKS, or AKS) in government cloud environments
- Write automation scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to reduce manual toil and improve system reliability
- Monitor system health, troubleshoot performance and availability issues, and implement improvements
- Integrate security controls into the development lifecycle (DevSecOps), supporting vulnerability scanning, STIG compliance, and RMF documentation
- Collaborate with developers, security teams, and infrastructure engineers to deliver secure, compliant platforms
Mission
Federal government technology and defense mission programs; CI/CD pipeline automation and secure cloud infrastructure delivery
Required skills
- CI/CD pipeline development (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps)
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation)
- Container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud equivalents)
- Linux and/or Windows system administration
- Scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
- Networking fundamentals and cloud access controls
- DevSecOps practices