Senior DevOps Engineer

Job Description
Job Title:
Senior DevOps Engineer – 24730

Location:
Fort Belvoir, VA (Onsite) | Full-Time

Clearance:
Active TS/SCI

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Salary:
$137,510.00 – $200,000.00

Benefits:
Competitive salary and bonus structure, comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, and training allowances.

Application:
Apply directly here or via our Careers Page. You may also email your resume to

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*Job Description*
Metronome is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team supporting mission-critical government programs. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, configuration management, CI/CD, automation, AWS, Linux systems administration, Bash scripting, and Python programming — along with a solid understanding of Big Data solutions.

This position is
100% onsite at Fort Belvoir, VA
, with occasional travel as required. You'll be joining a collaborative, high-performing team focused on building and maintaining secure, scalable, and automated DevOps environments.

If you have a passion for automation, cloud engineering, and mission-driven technology, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

*Essential Job Responsibilities*

• Develop, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure in AWS (particularly EKS)
• Support edge and on-premises infrastructure for hybrid and portable systems
• Automate deployment processes to ensure reliability and scalability
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters and cloud-based systems
• Collaborate closely with developers to integrate applications into CI/CD workflows
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production system issues
• Continuously improve automation, DevOps tooling, and infrastructure performance
• Stay current with emerging technologies and modernize systems accordingly
• Perform other duties as assigned

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Required Skills
Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government clearance required
• U.S. citizenship required

*Experience & Education:*

• 9+ years in DevOps Engineering or Software Development with a Bachelor's in a related field; OR 7 years with a Master's; OR 13 years with a High School Diploma or equivalent

*Technical Requirements:*

• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) for infrastructure design and management
• Proficient in Linux system administration and troubleshooting
• Experienced with Terraform and Ansible for configuration management and infrastructure automation
• Skilled in container and OS deployment, scaling, and lifecycle management
• Proficient in programming and scripting languages (Python, Bash, or Go)
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and related DevOps toolchains
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex system issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and standard development tool suites (JIRA, Confluence, GitHub, GitLab)
• Must possess a DoD 8140/8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+)
• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week at Fort Belvoir, VA, and travel as needed
• Willingness to assist with workspace opening/closing during regular business hours as required

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Desired Skills

• Experience with Big Data technologies such as Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, or Presto
• Hands-on experience with EKS, Diode, CI/CD pipelines, and Terraform
• Familiarity with secure DevSecOps practices and large-scale distributed systems

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About Metronome, LLC
Metronome is a spark that ignites passion for our customers and each other. We offer professional services to Government customers that keep projects pulsing. We believe in taking care of people so they can put their best foot forward to support the mission.

Background Screening/Check/Investigation:
Successful Completion of a Background Check will be required as a condition of hire.

Benefits:
Metronome offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefit eligibility is determined on the type of position (full-time, part-time, temporary). Metronome's range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time-Off & Company Paid Holidays, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.

Application Process:
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration for employment.

• Select Create Profile and Apply to Requirement
• Complete your Profile and Answer the Questionnaire
• Upload a current resume
• Complete the Online Application and Submit

Evaluation Process:
Metronome will evaluate applicants based on how well they meet the qualifications of the position above. Your completed application (including questionnaire, resume, and online application) will be used to determine your eligibility and how well you meet the qualifications for this position.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to your resume and application; if either your resume or application contradicts or does not support your responses, you will disqualify yourself and not receive further consideration for this job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Metronome does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Metronome is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process should contact Metronome Human Resources at or Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.