Senior devops engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code : TCS087, T3, Band 6

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Designs, implements, and maintains DevSecOps pipelines supporting cloud-hosted mission systems
• Automates build, test, release, and deployment activities across development and operational environments
• Maintains system reliability, scalability, performance, and availability
• Implements Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for environment provisioning and configuration
• Supports software release management, version control, and change management activities
• Troubleshoots issues across development, test, and production environments
• Collaborates with developers, QA, cybersecurity, and operations teams to streamline delivery
• Ensures solutions comply with DoD cybersecurity, RMF, and secure configuration requirements
• Supports documentation, integration, testing, and accreditation activities
• Participates in Agile program increment (PI) planning and activities requiring periodic travels

Minimum Requirements :

• Active Secret clearance required.

An Active TS / SCI is highly preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 5 years of experience in DevOps, software development, or system administration
• 3 years managing cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• 3 years developing and automating CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• 3 years collaborating with development, QA, and operations teams
• 3 years implementing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible)
• 3 years troubleshooting development, test, and production environments
• Practical experience supporting release management and deployment processes

Preferred Skills and Qualifications :

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer certification
• Kubernetes Administrator certification
• Azure DevOps Engineer / Solution Expert certification
• Experience supporting DoD DevSecOps environments
• Experience supporting RMF accreditation and secure system deployments

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Minimum Requirements

TCS087, T3, Band 6

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment.

Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package.

Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards.

Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.

Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment.

If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.

Minimum Salary

115,000.00

Maximum Salary

150,000.00