• Senior DevOps Engineer

    Motion Recruitment Partners (Arlington, VA)


    Senior DevOps Engineer

     

    Arlington, Virginia

     

    Hybrid

     

    Contract

     

    $70/hr - $80/hr

     

    Senior DevOps Engineer

     

    This company is looking for a seasoned DevOps professional to join our team and support our Cloud-centric DevOps initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Compliance as Code, along with a strong technical foundation and the ability to contribute both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

     

    The company is located in **Reston, VA and will be a hybrid model.**

    What You Will Be Doing:

    + Offer technical leadership and mentorship on automation projects and best practices

    + Design, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Compliance as Code within cloud platforms

    + Build self-service tools to empower operations teams and boost infrastructure efficiency

    + Contribute to efforts that promote self-healing and self-diagnosing infrastructure and services

    + Develop automation for monitoring, metrics gathering, and performance analysis

    + Create clear and comprehensive documentation to support implementation and operations

    + Prepare documentation suitable for both internal stakeholders and customer presentations

    + Manage and prioritize multiple work streams across various engagements

    Required Skills & Experience:

    + Active Tier 5 (T5) background investigation or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire

    + Certifications required within 3 months: Security+ and a Linux cert (e.g., Linux+, RHSCA)

    + Proficiency in Shell scripting (Bash, Korn, C)

    + Advanced Python programming and automation expertise

    + Experience automating AWS Cloud tasks using Boto3, AWS CLI, or similar tools

    + Skilled in Ansible for Linux configuration management and task automation

    + Strong troubleshooting skills and forensic analysis of Linux systems and log files

    + In-depth knowledge of AWS Cloud; AWS DevOps Engineer or Solutions Architect Associate certification preferred

    Desired Skills & Experience:

    + Familiarity with high-availability tools like Pacemaker

    + Experience with DISA STIG compliance tools such as STIG Viewer and SCC

    + Understanding of implementing and maturing security controls aligned with frameworks like NIST 800-53

    + Comfortable with Git and modern Git workflows, especially when integrated with tools like Jira

    + Experience with code quality tools (e.g., Pylint) and testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, JUnit)

    + Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation

    + Hands-on experience with CI/CD practices and tools in cloud-based environments

    + Strong diagnostic skills for complex issues in cloud infrastructure

    + Detail-oriented with a strong security focus

    + Prior experience in enterprise environments with extensive host deployments

    + Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings

    + Strong multitasking and organizational skills

    + Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and interpersonal

     

    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

     

    This position doesn’t provide sponsorship.

    You will receive the following benefits:

    + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

    + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

    + Vision Benefits

    + Health Savings Account (HSA)

    + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

    + Hospital Indemnity Insurance

    + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

    + Paid Sick Time Leave

    + Legal and Identity Protection Plans

    + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

    + 529 College Saver Plan

     

    Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

     

    **Posted by:** Ashton Corbett

    Specialization:

    + DevOps