DevOps Engineer TS/SCI CI Poly

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support engineering platforms and microservices that power critical applications for modernizing data usage across multiple federal customers. This is a Hybrid role based in Annapolis Junction, MD, and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, automation, and containerized environments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop infrastructure and automate tasks using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Provision and manage services in AWS and other commercial cloud platforms.
• Patch, harden, and maintain RHEL systems to ensure compliance.
• Install, configure, and optimize Kubernetes, Docker, NiFi, and cloud metrics tools.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment using GitLab.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• 9+ years of experience in Software or Systems Engineering/Administration or related fields.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance.
• Active Security+ or other 8570-compliant certification.
• Strong experience with PaaS environments.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing Linux operating systems.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Hands-on experience with automated infrastructure provisioning and CI/CD tools (Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Expertise in AWS services including EC2, ECS/EKS, S3, RDS, and CloudFormation.
• Experience deploying and managing containerized applications in Kubernetes using Helm, Kustomize, and custom manifests.

Compensation and Benefits:

·        $130,000 - $200,000 **depending on experience**

·        Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays.

This job opens for applications on 8/7/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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