Senior DevOps Engineer

Position Title: Devops EngineerLocation: Reston, VA (3 Days Hybrid)Duration: 12 + Months Job Description:Client is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support applications by enabling secure, reliable, and scalable software delivery in a highly regulated financial environment. This role focuses on CI/CD engineering, cloud infrastructure automation, and production reliability, with an emphasis on standardization, security, compliance and software engineer skill.Key Responsibilities:Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using enterprise tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, Terraform Enterprise)Troubleshoot pipeline failures and continuously optimize performance, reliability, and execution efficiencyDevelop and standardize reusable CI/CD templates and promote best practices across teamsSupport migration from legacy CI/CD tools to modern platforms and GitOps-based workflowsProvision and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)Ensure consistency, stability, and scalability across development, test, and production environmentsSupport AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms and containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes)Plan and execute application deployments with minimal downtime and riskMonitor systems and pipelines, investigate incidents, and perform root cause analysis (RCA)Integrate security controls and compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps)Manage secrets, credentials, and access controls in alignment with enterprise security standardsCollaborate with engineering, SRE, and security teams to improve system reliability and delivery processesLeverage AI/ML-driven tools and automation to improve pipeline efficiency, anomaly detection, incident response, and operational insightsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience8 plus years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or related rolesHands-on experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar)Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platformsExperience with containerization technologies (Docker)Strong programming skills in at least one language (Python or Java preferred) with a developer mindset, including the ability to write, debug, and optimize code for automation and platform engineeringProficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or similar) for automationExperience with monitoring and observability tools (Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch)Strong understanding of system reliability, deployment processes, and troubleshootingPreferred Qualifications:Experience with Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, or similar orchestration platforms)Experience in financial services or other regulated environmentsFamiliarity with compliance frameworks (SOC2, NIST, etc.)Knowledge of modern deployment strategies (blue/green, canary)Experience with DevSecOps practices and security toolsExperience working in Agile/Scrum delivery modelsExperience to GitOps tools and practicesPay Range: $XXX - $XXX The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.