Description
DevOps Engineer Cloud Infrastructure & Core Services
Title: Sr. DevOps Engineer
We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to build, automate, and maintain the cloud infrastructure and secure deployment environments supporting mission applications and core services. This role combines infrastructure as code, Kubernetes deployment, and automated security testing within Amazon Web Services (AWS) environments.
The engineer will work closely with software developers to establish consistent environments and move services into reliable, scalable deployments. Candidates should understand how cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, networking, and security controls work together. We are looking for hands-on experience designing and operating these environments, with an emphasis on automation, troubleshooting, and improving software delivery.
This role is full time on Government site. Charleston, SC preferred but highly qualified candidates in the National Capital Region (NCR) will also be considered.
What Youll Do
Build, automate, and maintain AWS infrastructure supporting development, integration, testing, and operational deployments.
Develop infrastructure as code and Ansible automation to create repeatable deployments, maintain consistent configurations, and reduce configuration drift.
Deploy and operate containerized applications using Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift, addressing scalability, availability, networking, resource management, and persistent storage.
Build and maintain continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines that automate software builds, testing, security checks, and deployments.
Configure and maintain the DevOps toolchain, including container registries, artifact repositories, and environment configurations.
Integrate automated security testing into delivery workflows and work with developers to remediate vulnerabilities and pipeline performance bottlenecks.
Support AWS GovCloud deployments and environments subject to Department of Defense Impact Level 5 (IL5) requirements.
Implement monitoring, centralized logging, and alerting to support troubleshooting, capacity planning, and service reliability.
Configure platform access controls and integrate secrets management and certificate handling into deployment workflows.
Troubleshoot issues involving Linux systems, cloud networking, permissions, storage, and container orchestration.
Automate patching, deployment validation, rollback, and recovery procedures.
Document pipeline configurations and operational procedures, contribute to implementation plans and security testing reports, and help developers use the delivery environment effectively.
Evaluate tools and deployment approaches through proof-of-concept testing and improve deployment speed, vulnerability remediation, automated testing, and service availability.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics. Relevant fields include Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, and Information Systems.
Typical experience: 10 years of professional software engineering experience.
Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
Prior experience supporting the Intelligence Community.
Experience applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting.
Experience applying modern software development methodologies, such as Agile, DevOps, or DevSecOps, in a professional or academic setting.
Hands-on experience building and operating AWS infrastructure, including compute, networking, storage, and Identity and Access Management (IAM).
Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes workloads, including service networking, persistent storage, scaling, and troubleshooting.
Experience developing Ansible automation and maintaining infrastructure as code.
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated security testing into software delivery workflows.
Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.
Experience automating infrastructure and operational tasks using Python, Bash, or comparable scripting languages.
Experience with Git and version-controlled infrastructure and configuration management.
Ability to diagnose issues across cloud infrastructure, container platforms, and application deployments.
Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification is required.
Desired Qualifications
Masters degree in a quantitative field such as engineering or mathematics. Relevant fields include Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, and Information Systems.
Meet DoD 8140 / 8570 IAM Level II or III baseline requirements (such as CISSP, CISM, CAP/ISC2 CGRC).
Red Hat OpenShift: Experience with application deployments, cluster configuration, access controls, networking, and workload security.
Government cloud environments: Experience with AWS GovCloud and deployment constraints associated with Department of War Impact Level 5 environments.
Infrastructure automation: Experience with Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or comparable tools, along with reusable Ansible roles and playbooks.
Security tooling: Experience integrating static and dynamic application security testing, dependency checks, and container image scanning into delivery pipelines.
Stateful services: Experience deploying and supporting databases or search platforms, including storage configuration, backup and recovery, and availability.
Platform security: Experience integrating enterprise identity services, managing secrets, and automating certificate deployment and renewal.
Reliability and recovery: Experience implementing health checks, resource monitoring, rollback procedures, and tested recovery processes.
Relevant certifications: AWS, Kubernetes, Red Hat, or infrastructure automation certifications.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Charleston, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $127.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Charleston, SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Charleston,SC.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
