FS2 - DevOps / AWS / Python Engineer (Mid-Senior)Northwest Talent Solutions • United States
FS2 - DevOps / AWS / Python Engineer (Mid-Senior)
Northwest Talent Solutions
- United States
- United States
About
FS2 - DevOps / AWS / Python Engineer (Mid-Senior)
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret (TS) Work Location (Onsite):
Northern Virginia | Gaithersburg, MD | St. Louis, MO Employment Type:
Full-Time Relocation Assistance:
Available Compensation Range:
$100,000 - $180,000 base + full benefits Citizenship:
U.S. Citizen required
Confidential Opportunity - Mission-Critical Systems
This is a
confidential search
for a Mid-Senior level
DevOps / AWS / Python Engineer
supporting highly secure, mission-critical systems. The role is fully onsite and requires an
active Top Secret clearance , with eligibility to obtain SCI post-hire.
Youll join a technically mature environment where automation, infrastructure reliability, and secure delivery pipelines are not nice to haves-theyre essential to national-level outcomes.
Why This Role Matters
This role sits at the intersection of
automation, cloud infrastructure, and secure software delivery . Youll help modernize and sustain complex systems by replacing manual processes with resilient, scalable DevSecOps solutions across Windows and Linux environments.
If you enjoy
building systems that must work every time , collaborating closely with developers, and operating in environments where precision and security matter, this role is for you.
What Youll Do
Automate legacy and manual operational processes using
Python and/or PowerShell Build, maintain, and improve
GitLab CI/CD pipelines Support
DevSecOps microservices deployments
in Windows & Linux environments Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot
Docker containers Work with
Kubernetes infrastructure
(OpenShift or EKS preferred) Support developer deployments and testing activities Review code repositories and translate engineering decisions into clear documentation Conduct remediation based on security scan findings Provide technical guidance across capabilities and microservices Maintain DevOps and operational documentation Core Technical Focus Areas (What We Care Most About)
Python scripting , ideally paired with AWS automation (Boto3) GitLab CI/CD
usage and best practices Strong working knowledge of
AWS services and cloud architectures DevSecOps workflows in secure, multi-tenant environments Required Qualifications
Active
Top Secret Security Clearance
(SCI eligibility required post-hire) CompTIA Security+ CE
or equivalent (DoD 8570 IAT Level II) 2-3+ years of experience with: Kubernetes infrastructure (OpenShift or EKS preferred) Docker containers GitLab CI/CD pipelines
Proficiency in
Python and/or PowerShell Experience administering
Windows and Linux
systems Experience with AWS services such as: CloudFormation, S3, ECS Lambda, API Gateway, load balancing, autoscaling
Strong understanding of
DevSecOps methodologies Experience supporting development testing and deployments Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience) Preferred (Nice to Have)
AWS certifications (DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect) Linux certifications Experience with
AWS Lambda, ECS Experience with
ArcGIS or geospatial technologies Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, RocketChat What This Role Is Not
Not remote or hybrid Not a managerial role Not a travel-heavy position Not open to visa sponsorship Additional Details
Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior Experience Target:
5-7 years Overtime:
Not eligible Bonus/Commission:
Not eligible Interview Travel:
Not reimbursed
Languages
- English
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