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Senior DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance

ClearanceJobs
Fairfax, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Job Description ECS is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to work r emotely . Program Description ECS is seeking talented professionals to join our successful and growing team in building the next-generation Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Cyber data solution. The CDM Program is the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) dynamic approach to strengthening the cybersecurity of Federal networks and systems through better awareness and visibility into their security posture and cyber threats. ECS is responsible for designing, building, deploying, operating , and maintaining a complete 'Data Services' solution which includes the collection, normalization, visualization, and sharing of cyber data from more than 100 Federal agencies. The CDM Data Services product is an integrated suite of multiple Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) products, software configuration packages, and custom code which work together to operate as an integrated solution tailored to meet Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requirements. We are seeking professionals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment where problem-solving, critical thinking, and a holistic approach to serving the mission are key. Our program operates within the Scaled Agile Framework ( SAFe ). An aptitude and enthusiasm for continuous learning, improvement, and cyber security is a must ! Job Description: The Senior DevOps Engineer is responsible for accelerating the path from development to operations. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with developers, testers, infrastructure engineers, site reliability engineers (SREs), and other stakeholders to design, plan, coordinate, and automate the release process for software products. This will include designing, implementing, and maintaining continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure efficient, reliable, and repeatable software delivery. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with CI/CD tools, as well as a strong background in version control, automation, scripting, and cloud infrastructure. The Senior DevOps Engineer role requires a focus on continuous improvement, identifying areas for improvement, and driving initiatives to increase release process efficiency and reliability. Responsibilities also include creating and maintaining detailed documentation and providing thought leadership to team members on DevSecOps best practices. Required Skills

  • Must be a US Citizen and able to acquire DHS Public Trust Suitability
  • 6 years of experience as a Release Engineer, CI/CD Engineer, or DevOps Engineer
  • 6 years of demonstrated experience designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines , to include the integration of automated testing and security scanning
  • 6 years of hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, CircleCI , GitLab, GitHub Actions, Argo, Travis CI , etc.)
  • 4 years of relevant e xperience using cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
  • 4 years of hands-on programming or scripting (e.g., Python , Bash , etc.)
  • Demonstrated use of version control and branching strategies to successfully manage pipelines
  • Experience logging , monitoring , and troubleshooting pipelines to ensure availability and reliability
  • Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Proven ability to c ollaborate with cross-functional teams (development, testing, product, and operations) to ensure seamless release management
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Proactive, detail-oriented approach to identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements. Desired Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in C omputer S cience , Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience working in an A gile / SAFe environment using ALM tools (Jira, Confluence, or similar)
  • Expertise in configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • In-depth u nderstanding of networking, security, and system administration of Linux o perating s ystems
  • Experience supporting large Federal programs ($200M )
  • Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer #ECS1 ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law. ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3300 employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.

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