Devops / cloud engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is looking to hire a DevOps/Cloud Engineer (TS/SCI + Poly) for one of our clients, sitting onsite in Chantilly, VA. In this role, you will leverage your development background to streamline the entire software development life cycle, from initial build through deployment, using modern cloud-native managed services. You will lead efforts to integrate open-source tooling, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices while working within Agile frameworks to deliver secure, scalable enterprise solutions. The work centers on reducing friction in getting code from concept into production, while maintaining strong security and compliance standards. You will also collaborate with highly skilled engineering teams to implement continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines that accelerate the delivery of critical applications and services supporting national intelligence missions.

Compensation:

$90.00hr to $100.00/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.

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Skills and Requirements

• 5+ years of overall development experience for IT systems and a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent field (*4 years of work experience can be substituted for a Bachelor's degree)

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

• 5+ years of experience in build, deployment, release automation, and orchestration - supporting cloud-based applications and infrastructure

• Proven experience supporting cloud environments across one or more major platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud

• Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code practices, automated configuration management, and large-scale software deployments

• Strong experience designing, building, and maintaining continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines

• Experience with containerized application deployments, including hands-on work with Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift

• Active Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC certification - Scripting abilities in languages like Bash, PowerShell, or Python

• Familiarity with protocols including JSON and XML

• Understanding of frameworks like OWASP or DevSecOps

• Cloud Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, Google Cloud Architect, or MCSE - Cloud Platform).