$170,000–$215,000 Per Year
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Automation, Capacity Management, Cloud Computing, Community Programs, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, DNS (Domain Name System), DevOps, Distributed Computing, Firewalls, Government Contracts, High Availability, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Intelligence Community, Internet Security, Leadership, Legal, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Routing, On Site Support, Operating Systems, Operations Processes, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Risk Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Server Support, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Patches, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Technical Writing, Top Secret Clearance
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Sr. DevOps Engineer to join a leading government contractor supporting mission-critical programs in the Intelligence Community. The Sr. DevOps Engineer will be responsible for administering, maintaining, and optimizing secure cloud infrastructure while supporting automation, CI/CD pipelines, and operational excellence across AWS GovCloud and C2S environments. This is a fully onsite position supporting classified programs and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
Responsibilities for the Sr. DevOps Engineer Include:
- Administer, maintain, and support enterprise cloud infrastructure within AWS GovCloud and Commercial Cloud Services (C2S) environments.
- Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to automate software deployments, infrastructure provisioning, and system updates.
- Install, configure, optimize, and maintain Linux operating systems, servers, and supporting infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, networking, cloud, and infrastructure issues across multiple technology layers.
- Monitor system health, performance, and availability while implementing proactive improvements to maximize platform reliability and scalability.
- Integrate new technologies, tools, and infrastructure components into existing enterprise environments while minimizing operational risk.
- Perform system performance tuning, patch management, capacity planning, and lifecycle maintenance activities.
- Collaborate with software developers, cybersecurity teams, network engineers, and system administrators to deliver secure, highly available infrastructure solutions.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code, automation scripts, technical documentation, and operational procedures.
- Communicate system status, operational risks, and incident updates to technical teams and leadership while escalating critical issues as necessary.
Qualifications for the Sr. DevOps Engineer Include:
- Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline required. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- 4-15+ years of experience supporting cloud infrastructure, DevOps, systems engineering, or enterprise infrastructure environments depending on education and experience.
- Hands-on experience supporting AWS cloud environments, including AWS GovCloud and/or Commercial Cloud Services (C2S).
- Strong experience building, maintaining, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation processes.
- Extensive Linux systems administration experience within enterprise production environments.
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, and network troubleshooting.
- Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, operating systems, networking, cloud infrastructure, and distributed systems.
- Experience installing, configuring, securing, and performance tuning Linux-based systems.
- Strong scripting, automation, and infrastructure management experience.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph required.
Compensation for the Sr. DevOps Engineer Includes:
Salary Range: $170,000 - $215,000 annually depending on experience.
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Sick Leave as required by law.
This job opens for applications on 7/14/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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