FS2 – DevOps AWS Python Engineer
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Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
FS2 DevOps / AWS / Python Engineer (MidSenior)
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret (TS)
Work Location (Onsite): Northern Virginia Gaithersburg MD St. Louis MO
Employment Type: Full-Time
Relocation Assistance: Available
Compensation Range: $100000 $180000 base full benefits
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required
Confidential Opportunity Mission-Critical Systems
This is a confidential search for a MidSenior level DevOps / AWS / Python Engineer supporting highly secure mission-critical systems. The role is fully onsite and requires an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI post-hire.
Youll join a technically mature environment where automation infrastructure reliability and secure delivery pipelines are not nice to havestheyre essential to national-level outcomes.
Why This Role Matters
This role sits at the intersection of automation cloud infrastructure and secure software delivery. Youll help modernize and sustain complex systems by replacing manual processes with resilient scalable DevSecOps solutions across Windows and Linux environments.
If you enjoy building systems that must work every time collaborating closely with developers and operating in environments where precision and security matter this role is for you.
What Youll Do
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Automate legacy and manual operational processes using Python and/or PowerShell
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Build maintain and improve GitLab CI/CD pipelines
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Support DevSecOps microservices deployments in Windows & Linux environments
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Configure deploy and troubleshoot Docker containers
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Work with Kubernetes infrastructure (OpenShift or EKS preferred)
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Support developer deployments and testing activities
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Review code repositories and translate engineering decisions into clear documentation
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Conduct remediation based on security scan findings
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Provide technical guidance across capabilities and microservices
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Maintain DevOps and operational documentation
Core Technical Focus Areas (What We Care Most About)
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Python scripting ideally paired with AWS automation (Boto3)
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GitLab CI/CD usage and best practices
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Strong working knowledge of AWS services and cloud architectures
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DevSecOps workflows in secure multi-tenant environments
Required Qualifications
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Active Top Secret Security Clearance (SCI eligibility required post-hire)
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CompTIA Security CE or equivalent (DoD 8570 IAT Level II)
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23 years of experience with:
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Kubernetes infrastructure (OpenShift or EKS preferred)
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Docker containers
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GitLab CI/CD pipelines
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Proficiency in Python and/or PowerShell
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Experience administering Windows and Linux systems
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Experience with AWS services such as:
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CloudFormation S3 ECS
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Lambda API Gateway load balancing autoscaling
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Strong understanding of DevSecOps methodologies
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Experience supporting development testing and deployments
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Bachelors degree in Computer Science IT or related field
(or equivalent experience)
Preferred (Nice to Have)
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AWS certifications (DevOps Engineer Solutions Architect)
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Linux certifications
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Experience with AWS Lambda ECS
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Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies
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Familiarity with Jira Confluence RocketChat
What This Role Is Not
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Not remote or hybrid
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Not a managerial role
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Not a travel-heavy position
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Not open to visa sponsorship
Additional Details
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Seniority Level: MidSenior
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Experience Target: 57 years
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Overtime: Not eligible
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Bonus/Commission: Not eligible
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Interview Travel: Not reimbursed
Key Skills
- APIs
- Docker
- Jenkins
- REST
- Python
- AWS
- NoSQL
- MySQL
- JavaScript
- Postgresql
- Django
- GIT
