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Senior DevOps Software Engineer

ClearedgeJessup, MDApril 9th, 2026
Join ClearEdge on our prime contract with a hybrid schedule and help solve some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, we empower our government and industry partners with data-driven innovations that make a real impact.Check out our extremely competitive benefits package at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/, which includes a $10k annual training/education benefit, 10% 401k contribution, health and technology allowance, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. We also offer monthly TechConnect and DeepDive collaboration sessions with our entire technical staff.Your MissionJoin ClearEdge as a Senior DevOps Software Engineer, where you will design, automate, and sustain infrastructure and deployment solutions supporting secure environments. In this role, you will leverage Infrastructure-as-Code and automation frameworks to build reliable, scalable, and compliant systems. You will play a key role in integrating development and operations practices to ensure efficient, repeatable, and secure delivery pipelines.You Will Excel in This Role If You Are:An experienced DevOps engineer with AWS experienceHighly proficient in Infrastructure-as-Code and automation practicesSkilled in Terraform, Ansible, and Packer for provisioning and configuration managementComfortable deploying and managing containerized workloads using KubernetesExperienced in building secure, repeatable deployment pipelinesKnowledgeable in system security requirements and accreditation processesCapable of collaborating across engineering, security, and operations teamsComfortable working in classified environments with complex compliance requirementsA Day in the Life Of:Designing and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using TerraformAutomating configuration management and deployments with Ansible and PackerDeploying and managing containerized applications within Kubernetes environmentsSupporting secure system builds and hardened infrastructure baselinesCollaborating with system administrators, software engineers, and security teamsTroubleshooting deployment, orchestration, and infrastructure issuesContributing to system documentation and supporting security accreditation activitiesContinuously improving automation, scalability, and system reliabilityMust Haves:Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance Fourteen (14) years of experience as a DevOps or Software Engineer on programs of similar scope, type, and complexityBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (4 additional years of experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree)Experience as a DevOps engineer within cloud environmentsStrong experience with Terraform, Ansible, and PackerExperience deploying and managing Kubernetes environmentsNice to Haves:Systems Administration background related to SSP accreditationDevelopment experience in Java or PythonExperience supporting secure or compliance-driven environmentsClearEdge is an established small business that values its employees and is committed to providing an environment where individuals can succeed and grow. We believe in developing our people, promoting from within, and fostering long-term career growth across the organization.Our Core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability drive our mission and vision and are the heart of what we do each day. We combine our Core Values with the three key elements of people, technology, and integrity to repeatedly deliver stellar results within our primary competencies.If this position does not fit your skillset, please visit our Careers page to explore our current openings, or contact a ClearEdge recruiter at careers@clearedgeit.com. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.