Sr DevOps Engineer
Description For Sr DevOps Engineer
Expression, a Washington DC-based company founded in 1997, is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to support mission-critical Department of Defense programs. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of DevOps and national security, focusing on designing and implementing secure CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure within classified environments.
The position requires a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in DoD systems, security compliance, and modern DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing Infrastructure as Code deployments, ensuring compliance with DoD security requirements, and leading cross-functional teams in defining secure infrastructure requirements.
Expression has an impressive track record, having been ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018's Fast 50 list of fastest-growing small business Government contractors and recognized as a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review. The company's "Perpetual Innovation" culture emphasizes creating immediate and sustainable value for clients through agile delivery of tailored solutions.
The role offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $195,000 annually and requires either a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of DevOps experience or 8+ years of relevant DevOps/Cloud engineering experience. Technical expertise in tools like Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and AWS GovCloud is essential, along with deep knowledge of DoD security protocols and compliance requirements.
This position is ideal for a security-cleared professional who is passionate about DevOps practices and wants to make a meaningful impact in the defense sector. The hybrid work arrangement in Annapolis or Fort Meade, MD, offers flexibility while maintaining the security requirements necessary for classified work. The role provides an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while contributing to national security initiatives.
Responsibilities For Sr DevOps Engineer
- Design and implement secure cloud architecture within DoD guidelines
- Manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments in classified environments
- Ensure compliance with DoD security requirements and best practices
- Lead cross-functional teams in defining secure infrastructure requirements
- Develop and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines for classified systems
- Implement deployment strategies aligned with DoD security protocols
- Automate build, test, and deployment processes
- Ensure code security through pipeline integration
- Implement and maintain security controls per DoD requirements
- Conduct security assessments and vulnerability remediation
- Collaborate with security teams on RMF documentation
- Ensure continuous compliance with DoD standards
- Monitor system performance and security in classified environments
- Implement logging and monitoring solutions
- Lead incident response and problem resolution
- Maintain high availability for mission-critical systems
Requirements For Sr DevOps Engineer
- Eligible for TS/SCI clearance
- Current Security+ certification (must obtain within 30 days if not currently held)
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of DevOps experience OR 8+ years of relevant DevOps/Cloud engineering experience
- Strong experience with DoD security compliance (STIGs, IAVMs, RMF documentation)
- Proven track record implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in classified environments
- Extensive experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
- Advanced Linux system administration (RHEL preferred)
- Infrastructure as Code expertise (Terraform, Ansible)
- Cloud platform experience (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government)
- GitLab administration and pipeline development
- Database administration (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Elasticsearch/OpenSearch implementation
- Experience implementing DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
- Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Knowledge of DoD security documentation requirements
- Experience with security scanning tools and remediation
