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DevOps Engineer - Secret Clearance
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What they do
A DevOps Engineer works with software engineers and system operators to develop, build and install new technology systems and manage code releases. Participates in strategic project planning; tracks changes in projects and guides project team work as new systems are deployed. Identifies and fixes problems and provides system maintenance.
$125,763 / year median in North Carolina
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a DevOps Engineer
- Secret Clearance for a leading technology organization in the Raleigh Durham, North Carolina area. The DevOps Engineer
- Secret Clearance role is an onsite role in the office and supports mission‑critical systems in a secure environment. An ideal candidate for the DevOps Engineer
- Secret Clearance role is an experienced DevOps professional with strong expertise in infrastructure as code, container orchestration, and automation using modern DevOps tooling. Responsibilities of the DevOps Engineer
Secret Clearance:
- Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support secure application development and deployment.
- Develop and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform and Terragrunt across multiple environments.
- Deploy, manage, and optimize Kubernetes clusters in secure, compliant environments.
- Build automation and tooling using Python to improve deployment, monitoring, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with software engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to ensure system reliability and scalability.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement continuous improvements aligned with mission requirements. Qualifications of the DevOps Engineer
Secret Clearance:
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or systems engineering roles.
- Active Secret clearance is required.
- Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Terragrunt for infrastructure provisioning.
- Experience managing containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker.
- Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and tooling development.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, preferably within government or regulated environments. Compensation for the DevOps Engineer
- Secret Clearance includes:
- Salary range: $140,000
- $170,000
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave as required by law
- This job opens for applications on 05/22/2026.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance