DevOps Engineer
Markon· Government consulting· Oct 1, 2026 · 27d ago
McLean, VA, United States
In office
Full-time
Mid
$115K–$166K est.
2+ years exp
Job description
Markon is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support an Intelligence Community client in McLean, Virginia. This position will support the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of mission-focused software across Sponsor networks and cloud environments. The DevOps Engineer will work across software development and infrastructure environments, leveraging Linux, scripting, virtualization, cloud technologies, secure data transfer, and DevOps practices to deliver reliable and maintainable solutions.
• Develop and modify application source code in response to new requirements and requests for change.
• Provide application bug fixes, enhancements, and Graphical User Interface (GUI) improvements to meet operational requirements.
• Develop and deploy software, including within cloud environments.
• Integrate externally developed code into core software libraries.
• Install and configure application software.
• Evaluate third-party vendors and software partners.
• Design and develop Representational State Transfer (REST) APIs.
• Maintain software library designs, including module APIs, code organization, and compliance with established coding standards.
• Promote modular software design, reuse of common code, clean interfaces between subsystems, and overall design integrity.
• Coordinate with configuration management personnel to integrate externally developed software into core software libraries.
• Develop software for deployment across Sponsor networks.
• Support software libraries and applications involving audio/video, image-processing algorithms, operating systems and file systems, and device drivers.
• Assist the Sponsor in developing standards, methods, and procedures for determining product quality and release readiness.
• Conduct testing throughout all levels of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including regression testing.
• Adhere to established software testing and quality procedures.
• Prepare required program-level and user-level technical documentation.
• Communicate technical concepts and solutions effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Required:
• An Active TS/SCI with a FS Polygraph is required to be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or another related scientific or technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional software engineering experience, or a related master’s degree.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience working with Linux operating systems and Bash shell scripting.
• Software development experience using Python, Java, or Ruby.
• Experience integrating Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) technologies.
• Experience working within virtualized infrastructure environments, such as VMware or AWS.
• Experience with customer DevOps tools such as GitHub.
• Experience working with PKI certificates, encryption protocols, and SSL/TLS.
• Experience with data exchange formats, including JSON and XML.
• Experience preparing required documentation, including program-level and user-level documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and work collaboratively within a team.
• Good understanding of data-transfer protocols, including FTP, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, and QUIC.
Desired:
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience with configuration management technologies such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Experience with deployment and automation tools such as Jenkins.
• Experience implementing external authentication methods such as LDAP and Active Directory.
• Experience implementing and managing data encryption within secure environments.
• Additional hands-on experience with Linux and Bash shell scripting.
• Experience with JIRA.
• Experience configuring and developing solutions within AWS environments.
• Experience working with SQL.
• Experience using Agile software development methodologies.
• Experience participating on an Agile software development or systems engineering team.
USD $140,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.
The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.
At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.
Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.
Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.
Join us and make a meaningful impact.
Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Benefits Offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays
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