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Note: This role would require relocating if not local to Huntsville, Alabama DevOps Engineer – TS Cleared
Location: Huntsville, AL (Redstone Arsenal – Onsite M–F, Core Hours)
Clearance: Active Top Secret Required
Employment Type: W2 Consultant (Kforce)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more Apply Now!
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Contact Recruiter: Brenton Anderson
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myitrecruiterbrenton/ DevOps Engineer (Senior) – TS Cleared Overview
We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to support a mission-critical federal program focused on cloud infrastructure, application delivery, and national security initiatives.
This is a high-impact, hands-on role centered on building and maintaining scalable AWS environments, automating deployment pipelines, and supporting containerized application delivery. Your work will directly support system reliability, secure deployments, and operational readiness in a cleared environment.
You will collaborate closely with software engineers, cloud teams, and infrastructure specialists to deliver modern DevOps solutions across enterprise applications. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain AWS-based infrastructure and deployment pipelines
Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and CloudFormation
Support containerized application deployments using Docker
Configure and manage AWS Application Load Balancers (ALBs)
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and release management
Support deployment and configuration of Databricks-based environments
Manage and support AWS services including Redis and related components
Collaborate with software engineering teams supporting Spring Boot-based applications
Implement secure deployment practices including PKI and encryption
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across cloud infrastructure, pipelines, and applications
Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability across cloud environments
Support Agile and DevSecOps practices within a secure environment Required Qualifications Active Top Secret clearance
Strong experience with AWS cloud infrastructure
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Experience with containerization using Docker
Experience configuring and managing AWS ALBs
Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
Experience working with Databricks environments
Experience supporting AWS Redis and cloud-based data services
Experience working with Spring Boot or similar application frameworks
Experience with PKI, encryption, and secure system design
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Experience working in Agile / DevSecOps environments The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting large-scale or distributed cloud environments
Experience supporting federal or DoD programs
Experience with performance tuning and system optimization in cloud environments Work Environment Fully onsite at Redstone Arsenal (Huntsville, AL)
Monday–Friday within standard core business hours
Secure facility requiring strict adherence to security protocols
Fast-paced, mission-focused DevOps and cloud engineering environment
Direct collaboration with software, cloud, and infrastructure teams Why Join Kforce?
As a W2 consultant with Kforce, you’ll have access to a strong benefits package and ongoing support: Aetna Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with options to invest
Competitive weekly pay
Paid time off (where applicable)
Dedicated recruiter and care team support
Opportunities to work on high-visibility, mission-driven programs Impact
This role provides the opportunity to design and deliver modern DevOps and cloud automation solutions that directly support mission-critical systems and enable reliable, secure application delivery in a high-security environment.