DevOps Engineer

Position Title: DevOps Engineer Location: Washington, DC (Onsite) Position Status: Contract Clearance Requirements: Active Top-Secret Clearance (Required to Start) Pay Rate: $60–$75/hour (Depending on Experience) Position Description: Seneca Resources is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support a high-profile federal technology program in Washington, DC. This is a 100% onsite opportunity supporting mission-critical infrastructure and cloud environments for a federal customer. We are looking for engineers who thrive in highly secure environments and have hands-on experience building, automating, and maintaining modern infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Kubernetes, AWS, Linux administration, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automation technologies. If you're passionate about cloud infrastructure, containerization, automation, and DevSecOps best practices, we'd like to hear from you. This team has an expedited interview process, and strong candidates are being prioritized for immediate consideration. Key Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain containerized applications using Kubernetes.Build, enhance, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application and infrastructure deployments.Automate infrastructure provisioning and system administration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools.Administer and support AWS cloud environments, ensuring performance, availability, and security.Manage Linux and Windows Server environments through automation and scripting.Implement and maintain security best practices across cloud and on-premises infrastructure.Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment, and application issues across development and production environments.Collaborate with software engineers, system administrators, and security teams in an Agile environment.Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency. Required Skills & Education Required QualificationsActive Top Secret Clearance (required before start date).Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.Minimum 2+ years of professional experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Systems Administration, Platform Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.Experience administering AWS cloud infrastructure and services.Experience with Linux administration.Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline development and deployment automation.Experience supporting secure enterprise infrastructure in a collaborative technical environment. Preferred QualificationsExperience with automation and configuration management tools including:AnsibleChefPuppetAWS Systems ManagerExperience with scripting using Bash, Shell, or PowerShell.Experience with CI/CD platforms such as:GitLab CIGitHub ActionsJenkinsExperience using Infrastructure as Code tools including:TerraformAWS CloudFormationFamiliarity with Agile software development methodologies.Experience supporting highly secure federal or DoD environments. Technical Environment Cloud & InfrastructureAWSKubernetesLinuxWindows ServerDevOps & AutomationCI/CDGitLabGitHubJenkinsTerraformCloudFormationAnsibleChefPuppetAWS Systems ManagerScriptingBashShellPowerShell About Seneca Resources: At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm—we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we connect talented professionals with opportunities that help them grow their careers while making a meaningful impact.When you work with Seneca, you're choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and supports your professional growth. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, and a dedicated recruiting team committed to your long-term success. Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.