{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a691777accdca54a8d2b463f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a691777accdca54a8d2b463f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a691777accdca54a8d2b463f","title":"DevOps Engineer","description":"DevOps Engineer (Junior, Mid-Level, Senior)\n\nLocation: St. Louis, MO\n\nClearance Required: Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)\n\nPosition Summary\n\nThe DevOps Engineer supports mission-critical Department of War and Intelligence Community programs by designing, deploying, automating, and sustaining secure cloud and on-premises infrastructure supporting enterprise applications and platform services. Working within Agile and DevSecOps environments, the DevOps Engineer develops and maintains CI/CD pipelines, containerized applications, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud-native solutions that improve system reliability, security, scalability, and operational readiness.\n\nThis position may be filled at the Junior, Mid-Level, or Senior level based on experience and demonstrated technical expertise.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\n\nDesign, develop, automate, deploy, and maintain secure DevSecOps solutions supporting enterprise software applications and platform services.\nDesign, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated application builds, testing, security scanning, and deployment across multiple development, test, staging, production, and multi-security enclave environments.\nArchitect, deploy, administer, and optimize cloud and on-premises infrastructure supporting enterprise applications, microservices, and platform services.\nDevelop, deploy, and manage containerized applications utilizing Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Helm, and related container orchestration technologies.\nImplement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management solutions utilizing technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Chef, or Puppet.\nConfigure and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines and other DevOps automation tools supporting continuous integration, continuous delivery, and secure software deployment.\nIntegrate enterprise authentication services, access controls, monitoring, logging, vulnerability management, and security compliance into DevSecOps workflows.\nMonitor system performance, troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues, and optimize platform reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.\nManage software revisions, configuration management, security patches, system hardening, and operational documentation.\nSupport Authority to Operate (ATO), Assessment and Authorization (A&A), RMF compliance, vulnerability remediation, and enterprise cybersecurity initiatives.\nCollaborate with software developers, system administrators, cybersecurity teams, and government stakeholders to implement secure, scalable, and maintainable enterprise solutions.\nParticipate in Agile, Scrum, and SAFe ceremonies while supporting software delivery, operational readiness, and continuous process improvement.\nSenior-level engineers may lead architecture decisions, mentor junior engineers, establish DevSecOps standards, and provide technical leadership across multiple projects.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nActive Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.\nU.S. Citizenship.\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nJunior: 2+ years of DevOps, Systems Administration, Cloud Engineering, or related experience.\nMid-Level: 5+ years of relevant experience supporting enterprise DevSecOps environments.\nSenior: 8+ years of enterprise DevOps engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership.\nExperience supporting Linux-based environments.\nExperience with containerization technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Helm.\nExperience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines utilizing GitLab or comparable DevOps platforms.\nExperience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or equivalent).\nExperience with Python, Bash, or Shell scripting.\nKnowledge of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, load balancers, firewalls, and enterprise infrastructure.\nExperience supporting cloud and/or on-premises enterprise environments.\nStrong understanding of DevSecOps methodologies, microservices architecture, configuration management, monitoring, logging, and secure software development.\nStrong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience supporting Intelligence Community or Department of War programs.\nExperience with AWS cloud services.\nExperience integrating security scanning, vulnerability management, and automated compliance into CI/CD pipelines.\nExperience with SQL databases and enterprise application deployments.\nExperience configuring authentication services, IAM, VPN, SSH, and enterprise access management.\nExperience with Jira, Confluence, GitLab, Jenkins, or similar collaboration and DevOps tools.\nExperience supporting Agile software development and SAFe methodologies.\nTechnical certifications such as Security+, Network+, Kubernetes, AWS, Red Hat OpenShift, Terraform, or other cloud and DevOps certifications.\nExperience supporting NGA enterprise environments or similar classified mission systems.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\n\nKnowledge of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD automation, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native application development.\nKnowledge of containerization, Kubernetes orchestration, OpenShift administration, Helm, and microservices architecture.\nKnowledge of enterprise networking, monitoring, logging, cybersecurity, and secure software deployment practices.\nAbility to automate complex deployment and operational processes across secure enterprise environments.\nAbility to troubleshoot infrastructure, application, and deployment issues while maintaining operational continuity.\nAbility to communicate effectively with software developers, system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and government stakeholders.\nAbility to work independently or as part of a cross-functional engineering team supporting mission-critical operations.\nSenior-level engineers must demonstrate the ability to mentor technical staff, provide architectural guidance, and lead enterprise DevSecOps initiatives.","company":"Meridian Systematics","rawCompany":"meridian systematics","city":"St Louis","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-05T14:36:14.869Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"DevOps Engineer","description":"DevOps Engineer (Junior, Mid-Level, Senior)\n\nLocation: St. Louis, MO\n\nClearance Required: Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)\n\nPosition Summary\n\nThe DevOps Engineer supports mission-critical Department of War and Intelligence Community programs by designing, deploying, automating, and sustaining secure cloud and on-premises infrastructure supporting enterprise applications and platform services. 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