DevOps Engineer

Springfield, Virginia, USPosted 17 days ago

Role Overview

Zachary Piper is hiring a principal-level DevOps Engineer. This is a full-time role in Springfield. Part of Zachary Piper's Devops hiring, posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Principal-level Devops roles is $142k-$213k (based on 12 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an onsite DevOps Engineer to join a government consulting firm based in Springfield, VA. The DevOps engineer will work on cutting-edge cloud platforms to support the intelligence community.

Responsibilities of the DevOps Engineer includes:

Build, automate, and maintain secure AWS (C2S/GovCloud) cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to support scalable and repeatable environments
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across systems, applications, and network layers
Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to streamline deployments
Monitor system health and performance using tools such as CloudWatch and Kibana

Qualifications of the DevOps Engineer includes:

Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of experience OR Associate's degree plus 12 years of experience OR a minimum of 15 years of experience
Strong experience with AWS (C2S or GovCloud), CI/CD tools, and DevOps practices
Proficiency in Linux systems, networking, and system administration
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
Hands-on experience with OS installation, configuration, and performance tuning
Ability to resolve complex system issues and communicate/escalate effectively
Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain a U.S. Government TS/SCI CI Poly clearance

Compensation of the DevOps Engineer Includes:

Salary Range: $190,000-210,000 (based on experience)
Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO, Sick Leave as Required by Law, and Holidays

This job opens for applications on July 1st, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: DevOps, AWS, C2S, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, Linux, CloudWatch, Kibana, Cloud Security, Jenkins, Python, OpenVPN, Elasticsearch, Microservices

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About Zachary Piper

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Where is the DevOps Engineer position at Zachary Piper located?

This position is based in Springfield. Zachary Piper has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a DevOps Engineer at Zachary Piper earn?

Zachary Piper has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the DevOps Engineer role at Zachary Piper posted?

This role was posted on July 2, 2026 (17 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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