Senior DevOps Engineer

Location: Annapolis Junction, MD | Onsite Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $250K - $261K

Join a Growing Team at Weeghman & Briggs

Weeghman & Briggs is seeking a motivated and mission-driven Senior DevOps Engineer to support critical government initiatives in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Founded in 2016 by Anthony Jordan, Weeghman & Briggs specializes in delivering high-impact analytical services to Government Agencies and private organizations. Since our founding, we have partnered with a range of federal entities and private corporations, earning a strong reputation as a trusted, results-driven company with an exceptional team of professionals.

As we continue to expand across current programs and upcoming contract awards, we are looking for talented individuals who want to contribute, grow, and build something meaningful alongside us.

At Weeghman & Briggs, you're more than a number, you're part of the team. We've built a culture where your opinion matters, your voice is heard, and your contributions make a direct impact on mission success. Our growth creates opportunities for advancement, leadership visibility, and long-term career development while maintaining the supportive, close-knit environment that sets us apart.

If you're ready to grow your career while supporting important national missions, we'd love to connect with you.

What You'll Do

• Provide optimization and automation across multiple platforms and applications.
• Drive consistency for deployment and build processes.
• Utilize modern tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services, Ansible, Terraform, Python, Linux, and much more.
• You have worked with teams before on large and demonstrable projects (preferably built on with AWS and familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash, Ruby, Python).
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• You understand how to set up a CI/CD pipeline.
• You understand Agile software development and DevOps practices and can work closely with your peers in other mid-to large size teams.
• Focus on understanding customers' needs and translating those needs from product specifications into functional, production ready code and infrastructure.
• The following skills are required: AWS (S3, VPCs & Networking, EC2, ECS/EKS). Containerization (Docker, k8s, Registries). IaC (Terraform/Cloud Formation). CI/CD (Jenkins/ GitHub Actions).
• You are self-driven, self-learner willing to share knowledge and participate actively in a team environment.
• CWIP IAT Level I required.
  
  

What You Bring

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• 20 years of experience working as a DevOps Engineer or in closely related engineering roles
• Experience supporting government or DoD programs
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional DevOps experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (Security , CISSP, PMP, AWS, etc.)
• Experience supporting government agencies
• Agile, cloud, or modernization experience
• Background in process improvement or analytical services
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

The projected salary range for this position is $250K - $261K, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and contract requirements.

At Weeghman & Briggs, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits here: https://weeghmanandbriggs.com/summary-of-employee-benefits/

Equal Employment Opportunity

Weeghman & Briggs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.