Cisco

Cleared DevOps Lead Engineer Hybrid

Cisco$146K — $214K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure.
  • Self-starter with a collaborative track record in agile environments.
  • Proven ability to deploy applications to cloud-based Kubernetes.
  • Understanding of AWS cloud services
  • Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform/OpenTofu.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Ruby, or Go, with experience in CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals and container orchestration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-functioning engineering team.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to improve product portfolio.
  • Define and enforce best practices for the engineering program.
  • Refine architectural decisions into actionable designs.
  • Address and solve technical challenges efficiently.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and methods to guide the team.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment available in the DC Metro Area.
  • Opportunity to work on U.S. Government classified projects.
  • Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Focus on continuous improvement and innovation in engineering practices.
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 07/18/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This role is hybrid in Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, DC Metro Area, Beltway Area.

The successful applicant will be performing work on US Government classified environments, and therefore, must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may also perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil.

Your Impact

Curious and a problem solver. Love to learn and grow and work in an environment that is constantly evolving. A self-starter that thrives with learning information quickly and uses resources to research and resolve issues. Comfortable working with multi-disciplinary, multicultural, and geographically dispersed teams. A technologist at heart and a leader in practice that is:

  • Knowledgeable of industry standards and successful strategies
  • Proficient with Development Operations
  • Aware of software development risks, with an appreciation for what is technically feasible
  • Able to maintain a high level of coding, testing, and engineering standards
  • Able to be flexible and adaptable if changes in priorities occur
  • Confident and preemptive in communicating challenges or opportunities

What You'll Do / The Role

As a Lead Engineer for the Cisco Workspace for Government Application Infrastructure and Deployment Team you will help lead a modest engineering team. You will work alongside the Program Leadership to lead and develop the current team into a high functioning team. Bring innovation and order to complex technical situations. Make core technical contributions to software systems. Collaborate with multi-functional teams outside of the W4G Program to design, implement, and advise on solutions that meet partner and business needs.

  • Partner with the Engineering Manager, Software Architect, and Portfolio Owner team to create, deploy, and continuously improve our portfolio of products in development and production environments
  • Define, implement, and enforce best practices for the W4G Program
  • Refine architectural decisions into designs. Communicate designs to both technical and non-technical partners
  • Address technical challenges and refine designs to meet user requirements and implement standard methodologies
  • Keep up to date with the latest methods and techniques in industry and collaborate with engineering leaders and engineers

Minimum Qualifications

  • 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or other relevant technical areas.
  • Self-starter with a willingness to ask forgiveness, not permission, who has a proven track record of collaborating in agile teams, participating in code reviews, leading technical discussions, and interfacing directly with clients to deliver high-quality features on schedule.
  • Proven ability to deploy or migrate production applications to cloud-based Kubernetes environments, ensuring scalability and high availability.
  • Understanding of cloud computing platforms and services, particularly AWS.
  • Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), emphasizing Terraform/OpenTofu.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Ruby, or Go, with experience in CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.) and the capability to apply well-established enterprise standards, processes, and procedures to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of engineering projects.
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing fundamentals, containerization, and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active U.S. Government Security Clearance.
  • Hands-on experience applying and integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI-powered development tools into software engineering workflows. Ability to apply AI to accelerate development, improve code quality, automate routine tasks, enhance troubleshooting, and increase team productivity while maintaining strong engineering judgment and security standards.
  • Familiarity with designing, deploying, and scaling applications in the cloud.
  • Strong knowledge of software design and deployment principles.
  • Experience with microservices architecture and API design.
  • Familiarity with databases including both relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Proficiency in multiple scripting languages.
  • Security knowledge to ensure that systems are designed with security best practices.


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