Mid-Level DevOps Engineer

About Concept Plus

Concept Plus is a mission-focused technology solutions provider that transforms IT concepts into impactful solutions for federal agencies. Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, we bring the agility, responsiveness, and customer intimacy of a small business combined with the quality and infrastructure of a larger firm. Recognized as an award-winning Oracle partner, we have delivered innovative solutions across Defense, Intelligence, Civilian, Health IT, and Tribal sectors. Our highly certified experts build systems that drive efficiency, accelerate modernization, and ensure mission outcomes with certainty.

About the Role

Concept Plus is seeking a DevOps Engineer (Mid-Level) to support client IT systems across development, operations, and modernization initiatives. This role requires a strong understanding of client technology environments—including DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines, Cloud One hosting, Oracle-based systems, and Java application stacks—operating in both classified and unclassified DISA and cloud environments. The DevOps Engineer plays a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting automated software delivery pipelines, cloud-based infrastructure, and system integrations that enable secure, scalable, and efficient capability delivery. This position works closely with development teams, Cloud Engineering, DevSecOps Platform resources, Product Owners, and the Program Management Office (PMO) to ensure reliable system deployment, continuous integration and delivery, and alignment to mission objectives and customer priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support CI/CD pipelines for secure, automated software delivery.
• Apply DevSecOps principles and Agile methodologies (Scrum and/or Kanban) in iterative, team-based delivery environments.
• Support and administer cloud-based platforms, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
• Operate CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps to enable automated build, test, and deployment pipelines.
• Use containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
• Provide strong proficiency in Java development and integration within modern DevSecOps toolchains and environments.
• Integrate and deliver solutions within end-to-end DevOps toolsets and practices, supporting continuous integration, delivery, and deployment.
• Utilize software testing, performance testing tools, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) within Agile development environments.
• Design, implement, and support secure CI/CD pipelines to enable automated software delivery across development and operational environments.
• Implement and maintain DevSecOps pipelines across multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Deploy, configure, and support applications within cloud and hybrid environments, ensuring alignment with performance and security requirements.
• Support system availability, scalability, and performance, including monitoring, logging, and optimization activities.
• Maintain and support virtualized and hybrid cloud environments, ensuring compliance with operational and security standards.
• Implement and support automated security tooling, including vulnerability scanning, SAST/DAST, and container security solutions.
• Collaborate with development, QA, cybersecurity, and operations teams to enable secure, efficient, and reliable software delivery.
• Support cross-functional DevSecOps initiatives, ensuring alignment between engineering, security, and infrastructure teams.
• Follow and reinforce established DevSecOps standards, processes, and best practices within client environments.

Qualifications

• Secret – Fully Cleared Only; must confirm clearance is active.
• DoD 8140 intermediate certification or DoD 8570 IAM Level II certifications or higher.
• US Citizens Only.
• 3–5 years of experience in DevOps, system engineering, or cloud engineering roles.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure Government, or Cloud One environments).
• Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, or similar).
• Understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) concepts and tools.
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git-based workflows).
• Familiarity with client cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, STIGs, NIST 800-53).

Preferred

• Experience working with Agile development teams of 20+ FTEs and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Prior experience working on DoD or defense contractor programs, particularly with large primes.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience serving as a Scrum Master in DoD or federal IT environments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe or scaled Agile concepts).
• Experience supporting DoD or USAF cloud environments (e.g., Cloud One, Platform One).
• Familiarity with Zero Trust concepts.
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, Google, or Oracle).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or ELK.
• Exposure to security scanning, compliance frameworks, or DevSecOps automation.