Senior DevOps Engineer - Remote (U.S. Eastern Time Hours)
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About the role
Senior DevOps Engineer - Remote (U.S. Eastern Time Hours)
Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to support a federal government client on a long-term engagement. This is a remote opportunity offering competitive pay, full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more. If you're looking to apply your DevOps expertise in support of mission-critical federal programs - let's talk!
Position Overview
DSN is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join a federal government engineering team supporting the delivery and operation of mission-critical software systems. This role is best suited to a seasoned DevOps professional with 6+ years of experience who can operate with a high degree of autonomy and provide technical leadership within a federal engineering environment. Due to the sensitive nature of the program, specific project and mission details are shared with candidates as they progress through the interview process.
Team Structure
This position works closely with a cross-functional engineering team, including full stack developers building applications on Angular (front end) and Java and PHP (back end), with AI-assisted development support. The role also partners closely with manual QA testers to ensure release quality and stability. This is a fully remote position; candidates must be able to work core hours aligned to U.S. Eastern Time.
Responsibilities
Design, build, and own CI/CD pipeline architecture supporting Angular, Java, and PHP application teams
Lead infrastructure as code strategy and standards using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
Architect and maintain containerization and orchestration solutions using Docker and Kubernetes
Partner directly with full stack developers and manual QA testers to define and improve release engineering practices
Drive system reliability, performance monitoring, and security posture across environments
Lead root-cause analysis and resolution of complex infrastructure and deployment issues
Own compliance efforts related to applicable federal security and configuration management requirements
Mentor mid-level and junior DevOps engineers
Lead incident response efforts and participate in on-call rotation
Establish and maintain documentation standards for pipelines, infrastructure, and operational procedures
Requirements
6+ years of experience in a DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or infrastructure automation role
Proven track record designing and owning CI/CD pipeline architecture (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar)
Advanced experience with infrastructure as code and configuration management tools
Strong hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes)
Advanced scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
Deep understanding of version control workflows and branching strategies (Git)
Experience architecting solutions across cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments
Prior experience supporting federal government or defense-related programs strongly preferred
Working knowledge of federal security and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF, ATO processes)
An active or prior security clearance is not required, but is a plus
Demonstrated experience mentoring or leading junior/mid-level engineers
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to meet client eligibility requirements for a federal engagement
Must be available to work core hours aligned to U.S. Eastern Time
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience is preferred but not required.
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
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