DevOps Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Manage application deployments across multiple environments, including code releases, deployment troubleshooting, and environment-specific configurations.
• Own the Change Management (CHG) process for production deployments by preparing and submitting change requests, coordinating approvals through ISO, TESR, and Outage Board processes, and managing deployment schedules with stakeholders.
• Operate, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines utilizing GitLab CI to support automated application deployments.
• Maintain security and compliance documentation, including XACTA artifacts, TESR requirements, and enterprise security policies.
• Ensure compliance with National Security System (NSS) log retention requirements and security accreditation standards.
• Support AWS cloud infrastructure and services, including Lambda, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch, Systems Manager (SSM) Parameter Store, and Amazon S3.
• Manage containerized application deployments utilizing ECS, Docker, and related container orchestration technologies.
• Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementations and deployment rollback procedures.
• Troubleshoot production issues and collaborate with engineering teams to improve system reliability, deployment efficiency, and operational performance.
• Support secure production environments within the Intelligence Community while adhering to established security and compliance requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph required.
• Active customer clearance with the Springfield, VA customer.
• Green Badge required (may be obtained through customer crossover).
• Active SBU and COE customer accounts preferred; required upon program start.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting DevSecOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) within AWS or similar cloud environments.
• Experience managing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI or comparable pipeline technologies.
• Experience deploying and managing containerized applications utilizing ECS, Docker, and container orchestration technologies.
• Experience supporting AWS cloud services, including Lambda, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch, Systems Manager (SSM) Parameter Store, and Amazon S3.
• Familiarity with DoD or Intelligence Community change management and security accreditation processes, including CHG submissions, RMF, and XACTA.
• Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and deployment rollback strategies.
• Must be willing to work onsite in a SCIF environment at the AWS Herndon or Springfield, VA customer site up to 100% of the work week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Amazon EKS (Kubernetes) migrations or hybrid ECS/EKS environments.
• Familiarity with Springfield customer National Security System (NSS) enterprise requirements, including compliance and log retention policies.
• Experience deploying and supporting MCP servers.
• Experience working within the Node.js and TypeScript ecosystem, including Lambda runtimes, dependency management, and layer packaging.
• AWS Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or AWS Certified Security – Specialty.

Benefits

At Quevera, we offer:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion

About the Role

Quevera is seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support mission-critical programs in Herndon and Springfield, Virginia.