Mid-Level DevOps Engineer

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—includingDevSecOpsCI/CD pipelines, Cloud One hosting, Oracle-based systems, and Java application stacks—operatingin 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,DevSecOpsPlatform resources, Product Owners, and the Program Management Office (PMO) to ensure reliable system deployment, continuous integration and delivery, and alignment to missionobjectivesand customer priorities.

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and support CI/CD pipelines for secure, automated software delivery.

• Working knowledge ofDevSecOpsprinciples and Agile methodologies (Scrum and/or Kanban), with experienceoperatingin iterative, team-based delivery environments

• Experience supporting and administering cloud-based platforms, including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps to enable automated build, test, and deployment pipelines

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift

• Strongproficiencyin Java development, including integration within modernDevSecOpstoolchains and environments

• Experience integrating and delivering solutions within end-to-end DevOps toolsets and practices, supporting continuous integration, delivery, and deployment

• Direct experienceutilizingsoftware 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

• Assistin implementing and maintainingDevSecOpspipelines across multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI

• Develop andmaintainInfrastructure 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-functionalDevSecOpsinitiatives, ensuring alignment between engineering, security, and infrastructure teams

• Follow and reinforce establishedDevSecOpsstandards, 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 andbefamiliar 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,SAFeor 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, orDevSecOpsautomation.

Concept Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As such, we will give your application full consideration without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender ide