FS2 - DevOps / AWS / Python Engineer (Mid-Senior)

FS2 – DevOps / AWS / Python Engineer (Mid–Senior)

Clearance Required: Active Top Secret (TS)

Work Location (Onsite): Northern Virginia | Gaithersburg, MD | St. Louis, MO

Employment Type: Full-Time

Relocation Assistance: Available

Compensation Range: $100,000 – $180,000 base + full benefits

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required

Confidential Opportunity – Mission-Critical Systems

This is a confidential search for a Mid–Senior level DevOps / AWS / Python Engineer supporting highly secure, mission-critical systems. The role is fully onsite and requires an active Top Secret clearance , with eligibility to obtain SCI post-hire.

Youll join a technically mature environment where automation, infrastructure reliability, and secure delivery pipelines are not nice to haves—theyre essential to national-level outcomes.

Why This Role Matters

This role sits at the intersection of automation, cloud infrastructure, and secure software delivery . Youll help modernize and sustain complex systems by replacing manual processes with resilient, scalable DevSecOps solutions across Windows and Linux environments.

If you enjoy building systems that must work every time , collaborating closely with developers, and operating in environments where precision and security matter, this role is for you.

What Youll Do

• Automate legacy and manual operational processes using Python and/or PowerShell

• Build, maintain, and improve GitLab CI/CD pipelines

• Support DevSecOps microservices deployments in Windows & Linux environments

• Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot Docker containers

• Work with Kubernetes infrastructure (OpenShift or EKS preferred)

• Support developer deployments and testing activities

• Review code repositories and translate engineering decisions into clear documentation

• Conduct remediation based on security scan findings

• Provide technical guidance across capabilities and microservices

• Maintain DevOps and operational documentation

Core Technical Focus Areas (What We Care Most About)

• Python scripting , ideally paired with AWS automation (Boto3)

• GitLab CI/CD usage and best practices

• Strong working knowledge of AWS services and cloud architectures

• DevSecOps workflows in secure, multi-tenant environments

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance (SCI eligibility required post-hire)

• CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent (DoD 8570 IAT Level II)

• 2–3+ years of experience with:

  • Kubernetes infrastructure (OpenShift or EKS preferred)

  • Docker containers

  • GitLab CI/CD pipelines

• Proficiency in Python and/or PowerShell

• Experience administering Windows and Linux systems

• Experience with AWS services such as:

  • CloudFormation, S3, ECS

  • Lambda, API Gateway, load balancing, autoscaling

• Strong understanding of DevSecOps methodologies

• Experience supporting development testing and deployments

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
  
  (or equivalent experience)

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• AWS certifications (DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect)

• Linux certifications

• Experience with AWS Lambda, ECS

• Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies

• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, RocketChat

What This Role Is Not

• Not remote or hybrid

• Not a managerial role

• Not a travel-heavy position

• Not open to visa sponsorship

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Mid–Senior

• Experience Target: 5–7 years

• Overtime: Not eligible

• Bonus/Commission: Not eligible

• Interview Travel: Not reimbursed