DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance

Opportunity via QSSHire | Talent-as-a-Service Recruiting Role: DevOps Engineer Location: Chantilly, VA (Onsite) Clearance: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph Rate: Open Are You a DevOps Engineer Ready to Build Secure Automation and Cloud Infrastructure Supporting Mission-Critical Operations? QSSHire is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support the development, automation, and sustainment of secure development and deployment environments across on-premises infrastructure and AWS cloud services. This role focuses on implementing modern DevOps practices, containerized solutions, CI/CD automation, and cloud technologies to accelerate software delivery while maintaining secure, reliable, and scalable enterprise environments. In This Role, You'll: • Design, build, and maintain secure DevOps environments supporting missioncritical applications. • Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate application builds, testing, deployment, and release processes. • Deploy, manage, and optimize containerized applications using modern container technologies. • Support development and production environments across secure on-premises infrastructure and AWS cloud services. • Automate infrastructure provisioning, application deployments, and system configuration. • Collaborate with software developers to streamline development workflows and improve deployment efficiency. • Monitor platform performance, troubleshoot deployment issues, and optimize system reliability. • Implement DevSecOps best practices by integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle. • Support pilot programs and emerging technology initiatives by building flexible and scalable development environments. • Maintain development tools, automation frameworks, and operational documentation. • Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and engineering teams to improve platform stability and operational efficiency. You'll Succeed Here If You Have: • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph required to start. • Professional experience supporting DevOps engineering or software deployment environments. • Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or similar platforms. • Experience supporting AWS cloud environments and cloud-native services. • Experience automating infrastructure and application deployments. • Experience supporting Linux-based development environments. • Strong scripting, automation, and troubleshooting skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills within Agile engineering teams. Desired Skills: • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible). • Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and secure software delivery pipelines. • Experience supporting Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms. • Experience with Git, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar DevOps toolsets. • Experience supporting hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. • AWS certifications or other cloud-related certifications. • Experience supporting secure or classified environments. Degree Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field. • Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Why QSSHire? As a modern Talent-as-a-Service recruiting partner, QSSHire connects exceptional professionals with impactful opportunities supporting national security missions. We focus on aligning technical expertise with meaningful work while providing transparency, flexibility, and long-term career growth.