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ARA

DevSecOps Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

AWS Certification (any of Solutions Architect, Developer, SysOps, DevOps) not required but strongly preferred. * Kubernetes Certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS) not required but strongly preferred.

Scalence L.L.C.

AWS Cloud Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$58.25 - $77.75/hr

... SysOps, DevOps Engineer). • Experience with multi-account setups and landing zones. Company : In today's dynamic and competitive market, success hinges on mastering three key areas: Data ...

Alpha Consulting Corp.

AWS Cloud Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$58.25 - $77.75/hr

Strong troubleshooting and communication skills. • AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, SysOps, DevOps Engineer). • Experience with multi-account setups and landing zones. Company : Alpha ...

Self Financial

Senior DevOps Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$130K - $160K/yr

Production performance and uptime analysis What you'll bring: * 5+ years of administration experience with AWS * 5+ years of experience within a high-performance, 24x7, SRE/SysOps/DevOps team * 5+ ...

Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.

AWS Devops Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$49.25 - $67.50/hr

• Must have AWS certifications either in Architect, Developers, SysOps or DevOps AWS program. • Deep Experience with Linux, Windows, Apache, MYSQL and MSSQL administration • AWS solid skills in ...

Self Financial, Inc.

Senior DevOps Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$130K - $160K/yr

Production performance and uptime analysis What you'll bring: * 5+ years of administration experience with AWS * 5+ years of experience within a high-performance, 24x7, SRE/SysOps/DevOps team * 5+ ...

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How much do sysops engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for sysops engineer in the United States is $87,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,500.00 and $97,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sysops engineer?

Sysops Engineers, short for Systems Operations Engineers, are IT professionals responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing the infrastructure that supports an organization's applications and services. They oversee server deployments, network configurations, system monitoring, and troubleshooting, ensuring high availability and reliability of IT systems. Sysops Engineers often work with cloud platforms, automate routine tasks, and implement security best practices to protect company data. Their role is critical in minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth daily operations of technology environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sysops engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sysops Engineer, you need a solid understanding of system administration, cloud platforms (like AWS or Azure), scripting, and networking, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), monitoring solutions, and relevant certifications such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator is typical. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of IT systems, which are critical for business operations.

What are some common challenges sysops engineers face when managing large-scale cloud infrastructure?

Sysops Engineers often encounter challenges such as maintaining high availability and reliability of services, ensuring robust security practices, and optimizing system performance in large-scale cloud environments. Balancing rapid deployment of updates with minimizing downtime requires effective automation and monitoring tools. Additionally, troubleshooting issues across distributed systems and collaborating closely with development, security, and support teams are key aspects of the role. Staying current with evolving cloud technologies and best practices is essential for success.

What is the difference between Sysops Engineer vs Network Administrator?

AspectSysops EngineerNetwork Administrator
CertificationsCompTIA Linux+, Cisco CCNA, AWS certificationsCompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, Juniper certifications
Work EnvironmentCloud platforms, data centers, server farmsCorporate networks, LAN/WAN infrastructure
ResponsibilitiesServer deployment, automation, cloud managementNetwork setup, maintenance, troubleshooting
Industry UsageIT, cloud services, hosting providersCorporate, enterprise, telecom

While both roles involve network and server management, Sysops Engineers focus more on automation, cloud infrastructure, and server operations, whereas Network Administrators primarily handle network setup and maintenance. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job focus.

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Infographic showing various Sysops Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,220 per year, or $41.9 per hour.

Devsecops Engineer with Security Clearance

Raleigh, NC • On-site

TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group
IT Services • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about TEKsystems c/o Allegis Groupexternal

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

This position supports the development, hardening, deployment and ongoing maintenance of tools that enable military wargamers to simulate nuclear, chemical and biological events in wargame scenarios and training. Based out of Raleigh, NC, this position is part of a multi-disciplinary collaborative team of software, cloud, and security engineers delivering the next generation of cloud and web enabled wargaming software. As a valued team contributor, your tasks will include developing and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines, working with developers to containerize both new and existing code, deploying to on-premises and cloud-based Kubernetes clusters, managing releases of the application to our customer environments, and implementing Terraform code to deploy security compliant cloud infrastructure where the mission application will be deployed to a production environment. This role is also involved in completing cybersecurity requirements of the production system in terms of achieving and maintaining an Authority to Operate (ATO) from our customer. This is a hybrid position with expectation of 3 days in-office based in Raleigh, NC. DevSecOps Engineer Required Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or related) along with 8-10 years of related experience or 6-8 years of experience with Master's Degree in Computer Science (or related).
DevSecOps Engineer Required Technology & Skills: 3+ years experience with Terraform IaC for cloud providers (AWS preferred).
3+ years experience with Kubernetes & containers.
3+ years experience with CI/CD systems (GitLab, GitHub, Atlassian, or similar).
3+ years experience with at least one object-oriented programming language (Python, Java, C++, JavaScript/TypeScript, Golang, or similar).
U.S. Citizenship required.
You will be working closely with a collaborative team so your team player personality and excellent written/oral communication skills will be essential.
DevSecOps Engineer Preferred Technology & Skills: 1 year of Security patching and remediation experience.
Required Certifications: CompTIA Security+ (or DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 equivalent).
AWS Certification (any of Solutions Architect, Developer, SysOps, DevOps) not required but strongly preferred.
Kubernetes Certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS) not required but strongly preferred.
Linux OS Certification (Red Hat RHCSA/RHCE or similar) not required but strongly preferred. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.  If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Hanover, MD, US

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