Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Sr. DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI for a mission-driven organization operating within the national security and advanced technology industry in the Raleigh Durham, NC area. The Sr.
DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI role is a hybrid role supporting secure environments and complex systems. The Sr. DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI will design, build, and maintain scalable infrastructure while contributing hands-on to full stack application development across classified programs.
An ideal candidate brings a strong DevOps foundation combined with full stack development expertise and experience working in cleared environments. Responsibilities of the Sr. DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI: • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support secure application development and deployment.
• Build and manage cloud and on-prem infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. • Develop and maintain full stack applications using modern front-end and back-end frameworks. • Support containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes in high-security environments.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, security teams, and system architects to ensure reliable and compliant deployments. • Monitor system performance, reliability, and availability; troubleshoot and resolve issues across the stack. • Implement DevSecOps best practices, integrating security controls throughout the development lifecycle.
• Automate operational tasks and improve system scalability, resiliency, and efficiency. Qualifications of the Sr. DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI: • Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• 7+ years of experience in full stack engineering, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or related roles. • Strong full stack development experience with technologies such as Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar. • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). • Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in secure or regulated environments. • Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools.
• Strong understanding of Linux systems, networking, and security best practices. Compensation for the Sr. DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI includes: • Salary range: $190,000 - $250,000 • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave as required by law • This job opens for applications on 05/8/2026.
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