DevOps Engineer-III

1 week ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Rapid Strategy Full time


About Us:
Rapid Strategy, an award-winning African-American-owned small business, specializes in providing cutting-edge cybersecurity services to both private and public sectors. Based in Charlotte, NC, we support clients nationwide, delivering innovative solutions to protect against evolving cyber threats. Learn more about us at

Position Overview:
We are seeking a DevOps Engineer-III to lead infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipeline development, and system optimization. This senior-level role involves designing scalable and secure DevOps solutions and mentoring junior engineers. The candidate will have experience integrating modern cloud platforms and enforcing security best practices. This role requires an active TS/SCI. This role can be performed in Colorado Springs, Maryland, Reston, or Washington DC. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for seamless code integration and deployment.
  • Develop Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates and automated workflows.
  • Optimize cloud resources and maintain Kubernetes/Docker container orchestration.
  • Implement and enforce security best practices for DevOps workflows.
  • Lead root cause analysis and post-mortem reviews for incidents.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to development and operations teams.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of DevOps engineering experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Expertise in container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
  • Hands-on experience with scripting languages like Python, Shell, or Ruby.
  • Familiarity with security tools and processes, including vulnerability scanning.

 Additional Requirements:

  • Applicants MUST be based in the United States and be U.S. citizens.
  • Applicants MUST have an active TS/SCI
  • Completion of a federally mandated criminal history background check is required within 30 days of hire.

At Rapid Strategy, we believe that building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team is key to driving innovation and success. Studies show that women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community may hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every qualification listed. We want to change that. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every single qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this position—or another opportunity with us. The Rapid Team looks forward to hearing from you



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