DevOps Lead Engineer

  • Annapolis Junction, MD
  • Posted 13 hours ago | Updated 8 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

UI
Information Technology
Network
Microsoft
Tier 1
Cloud Computing
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Integrated Circuit
IC
Optimization
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Python
Bash
Ruby
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Workflow
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Kubernetes
Terraform
Provisioning
DoD
Innovation
Continuous Improvement
Security Clearance

Job Details

CCS Global Tech is a rapidly growing Information Technology company with a diverse portfolio of technology products and services and a large network of industry partnerships. With over 22 years of being a successful business with a global talent pool and presence, CCS is a certified Microsoft Gold Partner and specializes in delivering expert Microsoft based solutions for technical and business needs. We have been recognized by Inc. 500 Magazine as one of the fastest growing small companies in the Unites States.
we are a Tier 1 vendor for the City and County of San Francisco for Cloud Services, Staffing Services and Training Services. For this multi-year opportunity with a diverse set of needs to address, we are currently focusing on establishing partnerships with individuals as well as companies who can help us enhance our overall service portfolio, cut lead times, and ultimately help us deliver successfully. We currently hold sizable Government accounts in the San Francisco bay area including City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County.
We take great pride in our global reach and local influence. Your experience alongside our highly skilled and talented internal team who guide you along the way, offers key insights into what helps you stand out in a competitive job market.
If you are a partner company, please submit resumes with contact information of your own W2 Consultants only. Submitted consultants are expected to have excellent communication skills.

Position Title: DevOps Lead Engineer Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS

Location: Onsite (IC Customer Location)
Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (Polygraph must be current within the last 7 years no earlier than 2021)
Organization: SCDIT (Supporting a large Intelligence Community agency)

Overview

SCDIT is seeking a skilled DevOps Lead Engineer to join our high-impact team supporting a large Intelligence Community (IC) agency as they migrate and modernize their infrastructure into AWS. This is a senior-level leadership role requiring hands-on experience with modern DevOps technologies and methodologies, particularly Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS.

The role offers the opportunity to lead DevOps strategy and implementation across critical projects, work in a collaborative team environment, and make an immediate impact on mission-critical infrastructure. If you're ready to elevate your IC career, this is your opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of DevOps pipelines and deployment processes.

  • Automate and manage infrastructure using Terraform, AWS, and containerization platforms.

  • Champion CI/CD best practices using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.

  • Collaborate across multiple teams to support the migration of systems to AWS.

  • Promote DevOps culture and modern software delivery practices across engineering teams.

  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and oversight to a team of DevOps and software engineers.

  • Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with customer and compliance requirements.

  • Use Agile methodologies to drive iterative improvements and fast feedback loops.

Required Qualifications

  • 20+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, Software Engineer, or similar technical role.

  • Proven experience planning, leading, and delivering large-scale DevOps projects.

  • Strong leadership in technical teams, including experience mentoring and setting DevOps strategies.

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software/Systems Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
    (An additional 5 years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree)

  • Deep hands-on experience with:

    • Amazon Web Services (AWS): S3, EC2, ECS/EKS, VPC, Networking

    • Infrastructure as Code: Terraform (preferred), CloudFormation

    • Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes, container registries

    • CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions

    • Scripting: Python, Bash, Ruby

  • Proficient in Linux-based systems and automation workflows

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • CWIP IAT Level I certification (required)

Preferred / Bonus Skills

  • Kubernetes architecture and production deployment expertise

  • Advanced Terraform usage for secure, modular infrastructure provisioning

  • Experience supporting the Intelligence Community or DoD customers

  • Self-starter with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement

Security Clearance

  • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

  • Polygraph must be current within the past 7 years (i.e., no earlier than 2021)

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