*Active TS/SCI clearance and CI Polygraph is needed for consideration to this opportunity* Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a
Systems/DevOps Engineer to support an IC program based in
Springfield, VA . This position is a
full-time role that will be
onsite . The IC Program provides initial deployment and coordination of site support for client deployments, including HPC programs and other critical initiatives, as well as support for the Core team. This position is critical to standing up and maintaining administrative and console network infrastructure to support ATO efforts within a highly secure mission environment.
Key Responsibilities:- Support deployment and administration of Unix/Linux-based systems in support of site deployments.
- Stand up, configure, and maintain administrative and console network infrastructure.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance deployment automation and configuration management processes.
- Utilize scripting and software development skills to automate operational and system administration tasks.
- Manage and maintain SELinux configurations and security controls across enterprise environments.
- Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines utilizing GitLab CI and related DevOps tooling.
- Collaborate with engineering teams and site personnel to coordinate deployments and operational support.
- Implement and maintain configuration management solutions using Ansible and related technologies.
- Troubleshoot complex system, network, and deployment issues in mission-critical environments.
- Interact with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of program objectives.
Requirements:- Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph
- Security+ Certification
- 5+ years of experience with a combination of SELinux, scripting/software development, and configuration management
- High proficiency with Python, Perl, KornShell, Bourne/Bash, Ansible, and other shell scripting languages
- Demonstrated expertise with revision control systems including CVS, SVN, Git, GitLab, and GitLab CI
- Proven experience developing and managing DevOps deployment automation processes
- Strong experience administering and supporting Unix/Linux environments
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills
Compensation:Salary Range: $180,000 - $250,000 *depending on experience*
Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if Required by Law
This job opens for applications on
9/25/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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Keywords: DevOps Engineer, DevOps, Linux, Unix, SELinux, Systems Engineering, Python, Perl, Bash, Bourne Shell, KornShell, Shell Scripting, Ansible, Git, GitLab, GitLab CI, CI/CD, Configuration Management, Automation, Infrastructure as Code, Network Administration, System Administration, HPC, High Performance Computing, DC-MLS, Deployment Engineering, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Automation, Security+, TS/SCI, CI Polygraph, Government Contracting, Secure Environments, ATO, Enterprise Infrastructure, Site Deployment, Mission Critical Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, DevSecOps, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment.
