Platform DevOps Engineer

Agile Defense

Platform DevOps Engineer providing technical leadership for cloud-native platform design and implementation at Agile Defense. Supporting mission-critical applications with secure, scalable solutions in a collaborative environment.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $240,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerKubernetesPythonSDLCTerraformTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the technical authority for DevOps and DevSecOps architecture across multiple projects.
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure, scalable cloud-native platforms.
Engage in and improve the full lifecycle of services—from design and development through deployment, operations, monitoring, and optimization.
Capture and execute customer requirements while ensuring alignment with project objectives and performance metrics.
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise CI/CD pipelines using industry best practices.
Define, establish, and maintain DevSecOps standards, processes, and governance across the software development lifecycle.
Lead infrastructure integration, automation, and orchestration efforts across development, testing, and production environments.
Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform.
Standardize the creation, deployment, and management of Helm charts and Kubernetes-based application deployments.
Develop and implement automated testing frameworks and deployment strategies to improve reliability and reduce operational risk.
Monitor platform performance, availability, scalability, and security while proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design sessions.
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues while providing root cause analysis and long-term solutions.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, security, and scalability.
Collaborate directly with government stakeholders and program leadership to develop technical roadmaps and modernization strategies.
Support proposal development, technical solutioning, and architecture planning efforts as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related STEM field or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience.
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, cloud engineering, and platform engineering, with demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead or Subject Matter Expert supporting enterprise-scale environments.
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with the ability to obtain or maintain TS/SCI eligibility.
Ten (10) or more years of progressive experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise DevOps and DevSecOps environments.
Five (5) or more years of experience designing and deploying cloud-native solutions within Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead or Subject Matter Expert on enterprise software development or cloud modernization efforts.
Extensive experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or similar technologies.
Extensive experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Kustomize, container security, vulnerability scanning, and container hardening.
Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or comparable technologies.
Experience implementing secure DevSecOps practices throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Strong knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.
Experience reviewing and validating software code, application architectures, and infrastructure designs.
Experience developing automation using Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
Experience deploying and maintaining highly available enterprise applications in AWS.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Serve as the technical authority for DevOps and DevSecOps architecture across multiple projects.
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure, scalable cloud-native platforms.
Engage in and improve the full lifecycle of services—from design and development through deployment, operations, monitoring, and optimization.
Capture and execute customer requirements while ensuring alignment with project objectives and performance metrics.
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise CI/CD pipelines using industry best practices.
Define, establish, and maintain DevSecOps standards, processes, and governance across the software development lifecycle.
Lead infrastructure integration, automation, and orchestration efforts across development, testing, and production environments.
Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform.
Standardize the creation, deployment, and management of Helm charts and Kubernetes-based application deployments.
Develop and implement automated testing frameworks and deployment strategies to improve reliability and reduce operational risk.
Monitor platform performance, availability, scalability, and security while proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design sessions.
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues while providing root cause analysis and long-term solutions.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, security, and scalability.
Collaborate directly with government stakeholders and program leadership to develop technical roadmaps and modernization strategies.
Support proposal development, technical solutioning, and architecture planning efforts as required. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related STEM field or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience.
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, cloud engineering, and platform engineering, with demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead or Subject Matter Expert supporting enterprise-scale environments.
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with the ability to obtain or maintain TS/SCI eligibility.
Ten (10) or more years of progressive experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise DevOps and DevSecOps environments.
Five (5) or more years of experience designing and deploying cloud-native solutions within Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead or Subject Matter Expert on enterprise software development or cloud modernization efforts.
Extensive experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or similar technologies.
Extensive experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Kustomize, container security, vulnerability scanning, and container hardening.
Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or comparable technologies.
Experience implementing secure DevSecOps practices throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Strong knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.
Experience reviewing and validating software code, application architectures, and infrastructure designs.
Experience developing automation using Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
Experience deploying and maintaining highly available enterprise applications in AWS.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs Senior DevSecOps Engineer 🕒 June 19 T-Rex Solutions, LLC 201 - 500 🔒 Cybersecurity 🏛️ Government Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Senior DevSecOps Engineer at T-Rex Solutions supporting FDIC with DevSecOps solutions. Leading security integration and automation initiatives for enterprise applications. 🏢🏡 Arlington – Hybrid 💵 $100k - $170k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior ⛑ DevOps & Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Azure Cloud Cyber Security Java Kubernetes Python SDLC ServiceNow Terraform Site Reliability Engineer – Level I 🕒 May 26 GM Financial 5001 - 10000 💸 Finance 👥 B2C 🤝 B2B Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Site Reliability Engineer at GM Financial responsible for cloud infrastructure architecture and supporting cloud transformation initiatives. Collaborating with teams and driving automation processes. 🏢🏡 Arlington – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior ⛑ DevOps & Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Ansible AWS Azure Cloud Distributed Systems Google Cloud Platform Jenkins Kubernetes Linux Open Source Python React Terraform Lead Site Reliability Engineer 🕒 May 22 GM Financial 5001 - 10000 💸 Finance 👥 B2C 🤝 B2B Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Lead Site Reliability Engineer at GM Financial managing Kubernetes and Spark environments. Focused on data technologies for decision support and high availability. 🏢🏡 Arlington – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior ⛑ DevOps & Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Azure Cloud Cyber Security Distributed Systems Docker ETL Kubernetes Linux OpenShift Perl Python Ruby Spark Site Reliability Engineer I 🕒 May 8 GM Financial 5001 - 10000 💸 Finance 👥 B2C 🤝 B2B Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Site Reliability Engineer assisting with infrastructure and cloud solutions for GM Financial. Supporting Cloud Transformation initiatives, prototyping, and operationalizing public cloud solutions. 🏢🏡 Arlington – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior ⛑ DevOps & Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) Ansible AWS Azure Cloud Distributed Systems Google Cloud Platform Jenkins Kubernetes Linux Open Source Python React Terraform Senior DevOps Engineer – Build, Environment Manager 🕒 April 24 Stand Together 5001 - 10000 🤲 Charity 📚 Education 🌍 Social Impact Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Senior DevOps Lead Engineer leading and evolving the DevOps function for public-facing applications in a philanthropic organization. Collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to tackle pressing societal challenges. 🏢🏡 Arlington – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior ⛑ DevOps & Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Ansible AWS Azure Chef Cloud DNS Docker DynamoDB EC2 Firewalls Google Cloud Platform Grafana Java JavaScript Jenkins Kubernetes Linux MongoDB Prometheus Puppet Python SDLC SQL Terraform Unix View More DevOps Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Find jobs using your resume Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cloud EngineeringKubernetesDockerTerraformGitLabPythonBashAgile MethodologiesAutomated Testing FrameworksVulnerability Scanning

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipProblem-SolvingEffective CommunicationMentoringCollaboration

Certifications

Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance