Senior DevOps Engineer

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.