DevOps Automation Engineer - (Federal)

Sky Solutions
  • Tysons Corner, VA
  • Remote
  • $80,000–$140,000 Per Year
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Job Description

Join Sky Solutions, LLC - Pioneering Digital Transformation Excellence!

Sky Solutions is a trusted partner in government contracting, empowering federal agencies with cutting-edge IT solutions. Our expertise spans AI-first enablement, delivering innovative solutions and advanced cybersecurity, fortifying digital ecosystems against emerging threats and digital transformation through low-code/no-code development, cloud solutions, and agile methodologies. We simplify complex processes and deliver breakthrough results for federal clients across healthcare, financial services, and national security.

Job Title: DevOps Automation Engineer
Location: Tysons Corner, VA (Remote/Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time


Position Overview
We are seeking a DevOps Automation Engineer to support automation, continuous integration, continuous delivery, deployment, and operational engineering activities for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
The engineer will develop and maintain automation solutions that improve the reliability, consistency, security, and efficiency of software and infrastructure delivery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
  • Build automation scripts and tools for application and infrastructure deployment.
  • Support Azure DevOps and related DevOps tooling.
  • Automate repetitive operational, configuration, testing, and deployment activities.
  • Implement source-control and automated build processes.
  • Support release management and environment deployments.
  • Troubleshoot build, deployment, integration, and configuration issues.
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code and configuration-management solutions.
  • Integrate automated testing and security controls into delivery pipelines.
  • Support containerized application deployment and related automation where applicable.
  • Monitor automation processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborate with developers, architects, system administrators, cybersecurity teams, and other technical staff.
  • Develop technical documentation, scripts, procedures, and operational runbooks.
  • Follow DOJ security, privacy, configuration-management, and operational requirements.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in DevOps, automation, systems engineering, software engineering, or related areas.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and practices.
  • Experience with Azure DevOps (ADO) or comparable DevOps platforms.
  • Experience with Git or other source-control technologies.
  • Strong scripting experience with PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar.
  • Experience automating application or infrastructure deployments.
  • Understanding of DevSecOps principles.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting U.S. Federal Government or DOJ environments.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools.
  • Experience with cloud platforms and hybrid environments.
  • Experience with containers and orchestration platforms.
  • Experience integrating security and automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Clearance
U.S. Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain the applicable federal Public Trust suitability determination.

Compensation:
The expected compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $140,000 annually. Compensation is determined in good faith and may vary based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, clearance level, labor category alignment, contract requirements, work location, internal equity, and business needs.
The posted range reflects the Sky's reasonable estimate at the time of posting and does not guarantee a specific salary or rate. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and applicable contractual and business considerations.

Sky Solutions Benefits & Culture at a Glance
  • Healthcare & Wellness
    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your needs.
    • Supplemental options like life insurance, disability, HSA/FSA available.
  • Time Off & Work-Life Balance
    • Starting at 15 PTO days per year, increasing with tenure.
    • Plus 11 paid holidays to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
  • Professional Growth & Development
    • Annual education stipend.
    • Access to thousands of online courses.
    • Formal mentorship programs for career advancement.
  • Inclusive Culture
    • "One Team” mentality focused on collaboration and belonging.
    • Recognized as a Great Place to Work® for six years straight.

To learn more about life at Sky Solutions, visit our Careers page: Careers - Sky Solutions

Numbers & Facts

LocationTysons Corner, VA (
Remote
)
Salary$80,000–$140,000 Per Year

Skills

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  • Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
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  • DevOpsunmatched
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  • Gitunmatched
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  • Identify Issuesunmatched
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  • Microsoft ADO (ActiveX Data Object)unmatched
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  • Privacy Controlsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
  • Release Management/Engineeringunmatched
  • Reliability Engineeringunmatched
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  • Technical Writingunmatched
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  • Testingunmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched
  • United States Department of Justice (DOJ)unmatched
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