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