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Artera Technologies

DevOps Engineers

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$58.50 - $80.25/hr

DEVOPS ENGINEERS Job Type: Full Time Level: Mid, Senior, Principal Location: Maryland (Annapolis ... Provide support across contract and partners with the IC community when tools support users outside ...

Artera Technologies

DevOps Engineers

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$54 - $73.75/hr

DEVOPS ENGINEERS Job Type: Full Time Level: Mid, Senior, Principal Location: Maryland (Annapolis ... Provide support across contract and partners with the IC community when tools support users outside ...

Cymertek

DevOps Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$54.50 - $74.75/hr

DevOps Engineer LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cymertek

DevOps Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD

$54 - $73.75/hr

DevOps Engineer LOCATIONAnnapolis Junction, MD 20701 CLEARANCETS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cymertek

DevOps Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$54.50 - $74.75/hr

DevOps Engineer LOCATIONChantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCETS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cymertek

DevOps Engineer

Reston, VA

$55 - $75.25/hr

DevOps Engineer LOCATIONReston, VA 20190 CLEARANCETS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cymertek

DevOps Engineer

Tysons, VA

$53 - $72.50/hr

DevOps Engineer LOCATIONTysons, VA 22182 CLEARANCETS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cymertek

DevOps Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$55 - $75.25/hr

DevOps Engineer LOCATION Reston, VA 20190 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cymertek

DevOps Engineer

Tysons, VA · On-site

$53 - $72.50/hr

DevOps Engineer LOCATION Tysons, VA 22182 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

Cornerstone Defense

DevOps Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$54 - $74/hr

Contract * Job #3261 Supports software and data engineering with DevOps tools, culture, and process changes to enable rapid and stable delivery of applications and technologies. Identifies ...

Lockheed Martin Corporation

DevOps Engineer

Herndon, VA

$54.25 - $74.25/hr

You will work closely with the contract teams, users, and government to ensure the DC-MLS ... in DevOps engineering, delivering projects on time and with excellent quality Provide support to ...

Lockheed Martin

DevOps Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$54.25 - $74.25/hr

You will work closely with the contract teams, users, and government to ensure the DC-MLS ® ... DevOps engineering, delivering projects on time and with excellent quality • Provide support to ...

Lockheed Martin

DevOps Engineer

Herndon, VA

$54.25 - $74.25/hr

You will work closely with the contract teams, users, and government to ensure the DC-MLS ... in DevOps engineering, delivering projects on time and with excellent quality Provide support to ...

Point Solutions Group

DevOps Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$54.25 - $74.25/hr

... contracts. In this role, you will work in a Linux-based DevOps environment, helping design, automate, and support deployment processes for secure enterprise systems. You'll collaborate closely with ...

Tror AI for everyone

Lead DevOps

Mclean, VA · On-site

$53.25 - $73/hr

Position: - Lead DevOps (AWS, Kubernetes, Python) Location: - Mclean VA (100% Onsite) Type: - Contract Need 13+ years of experience resumes Job Overview: We are looking for an experienced DevOps Lead ...

Point Solutions Group

DevOps Engineer

Herndon, VA

$54.25 - $74.25/hr

... contracts. In this role, you will work in a Linux-based DevOps environment, helping design, automate, and support deployment processes for secure enterprise systems. You'll collaborate closely with ...

Point Solutions Group

DevOps Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$54.25 - $74.25/hr

... contracts. In this role, you will work in a Linux-based DevOps environment, helping design, automate, and support deployment processes for secure enterprise systems. You'll collaborate closely with ...

Cymertek

DevOps Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$54.50 - $74.75/hr

DevOps Engineer LOCATION Chantilly, VA 20151 CLEARANCE TS/SCI Full Poly (Please note this position ... Most contracts allow additional experience (4-5 years) in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree. Some ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract devops in Silver Spring, MD is $62.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52.45 and $71.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Contract DevOps job is a temporary or project-based role where a professional manages and automates software development, deployment, and infrastructure operations. Contract DevOps engineers typically work with CI/CD pipelines, cloud services, infrastructure as code, and monitoring tools to enhance software delivery and reliability. These roles can be short-term or long-term based on the company's needs and often require strong expertise in automation, cloud platforms, and system administration. Contractors may work independently, through agencies, or as part of a larger DevOps team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Contract Devops position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract DevOps professional, you need strong expertise in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, scripting (such as Python, Bash), and hands-on experience with configuration management tools, often backed by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and relevant certifications like AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Docker Certified Associate is highly valued. Excellent problem-solving, clear communication, and adaptability are essential soft skills for collaborating in diverse and dynamic project environments. These strengths enable efficient delivery, smooth operations, and the ability to adjust quickly to the unique requirements of each contract assignment.

What are some common challenges faced by Contract DevOps professionals, and how can they prepare for them?

Contract DevOps professionals often face challenges such as rapidly adapting to new team dynamics, unfamiliar infrastructure setups, and varying project requirements. To succeed, it's important to be proactive in onboarding quickly—reviewing documentation, asking questions, and leveraging proven automation and monitoring tools. Staying current with industry best practices and being flexible in your workflow can help you integrate seamlessly and deliver value fast. Building strong communication channels with both developers and operations teams further ensures that you're aligned with project goals and expectations.
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DevOps Engineers

DevOps Engineers

Artera Technologies

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

$58.50 - $80.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

DEVOPS ENGINEERS
Job Type: Full Time
Level: Mid, Senior, Principal
Location: Maryland (Annapolis Junction / Fort Meade area)
Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Appropriate Agency Polygraph
Artera Technologies, LLC's Cloud and DevOps engineering teams develop tools and methods to maximize application, software, and infrastructure resources. We build superior solutions to optimize and support our clients' large datasets.
Tasking:
The DevOps Engineer shall be responsible for performing System Integration activities including installation, configuration, and sustainment of FOSS/COTS/GOTS software tools, packages, and libraries in a Linux environment. The DevOps Engineer must be detailed oriented, have strong organizational skills, and excellent troubleshooting skills to include the identification and resolution of issues, problems, and trouble tickets related to the same. Responsible for:
  • Linux DevOps engineering; scripting with Bash/Python; requires Kubernetes experience and Ansible/Puppet knowledge.
  • STE/STN compliance of their supported systems; execute and implement solutions to ensure all supported tools remain compliant with STE/STN requirements as they evolve over time.
  • Bring consistency to contract's support and security posture, allowing analysts to navigate the vast ecosystem of analytic capability to accomplish mission.
  • Provide support across contract and partners with the IC community when tools support users outside NSA.

Skills & Experience:
  • Experience using the Linux CLI
  • Experience developing and maintaining scripts using Bash/Python
  • Experience installing, configuring, and supporting COTS/GOTS/FOSS software, libraries, and packages in a Linux environment
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and containerd
  • Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
  • Experience administering Kubernetes clusters on bare metal in a Linux environment
  • Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) concepts, principles and automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform
  • Experience with CI/CD principles, methodologies, and tools such as GitLab CI
  • Familiarity with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and applications
  • Experience with Linux cluster/node monitoring tools
  • Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
  • Experience with Git Version Control System

General Qualifications:
  • DevOps Engineer Level 1 requires a bachelor's degree in system engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline, and 3-6 years of experience as a DevOps engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • DevOps Engineer Level 2 requires a bachelor's degree in system engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline, and 6-8 years of experience as a DevOps engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • DevOps Level 3 requires a bachelor's degree in system engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline, and 8+ years of experience as a DevOps engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
  • Five (5) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu a bachelor's degree on some contracts.

About Us!
Artera Technologies, LLC is an energetic, employee-focused, woman-owned business headquartered in Ellicott City, MD. Founded in 2012, Artera offers innovative software and systems engineering solutions to the Intelligence Community (IC). We specialize in Computer Network Operations (CNO), embedded development, software engineering, cloud engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), DevOps support, systems engineering and more. We hire and retain top talent to deliver leading-edge solutions to help solve our customer's mission challenges. Artera was founded with the conviction that organizational culture is the key to delivering powerful solutions. Since 2012, our tight-knit team of tech professionals have committed to our core values: Integrity, Customer Mission Success, and Employee Growth & Engagement.
Ready to make a difference?
With a large variety of projects and contracts we can find the right fit-skills, growth opportunities, and personality-for each of our employees. To apply, please visit www.arteratech.com or email your resume to [email protected].
Artera Technologies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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