Senior DevOps Engineer Arlington, Virginia **Hybrid** Contract $70/hr - $80/hr Senior DevOps Engineer This company is looking for a seasoned DevOps professional to join our team and support our Cloud-centric DevOps initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Compliance as Code, along with a strong technical foundation and the ability to contribute both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. The company is located in **Reston, VA and will be a hybrid model.** **What You Will Be Doing:** + Offer technical leadership and mentorship on automation projects and best practices + Design, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Compliance as Code within cloud platforms + Build self-service tools to empower operations teams and boost infrastructure efficiency + Contribute to efforts that promote self-healing and self-diagnosing infrastructure and services + Develop automation for monitoring, metrics gathering, and performance analysis + Create clear and comprehensive documentation to support implementation and operations + Prepare documentation suitable for both internal stakeholders and customer presentations + Manage and prioritize multiple work streams across various engagements **Required Skills & Experience:** + Active Tier 5 (T5) background investigation or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire + Certifications required within 3 months: Security+ and a Linux cert (e.g., Linux+, RHSCA) + Proficiency in Shell scripting (Bash, Korn, C) + Advanced Python programming and automation expertise + Experience automating AWS Cloud tasks using Boto3, AWS CLI, or similar tools + Skilled in Ansible for Linux configuration management and task automation + Strong troubleshooting skills and forensic analysis of Linux systems and log files + In-depth knowledge of AWS Cloud; AWS DevOps Engineer or Solutions Architect Associate certification preferred **Desired Skills & Experience:** + Familiarity with high-availability tools like Pacemaker + Experience with DISA STIG compliance tools such as STIG Viewer and SCC + Understanding of implementing and maturing security controls aligned with frameworks like NIST 800-53 + Comfortable with Git and modern Git workflows, especially when integrated with tools like Jira + Experience with code quality tools (e.g., Pylint) and testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, JUnit) + Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation + Hands-on experience with CI/CD practices and tools in cloud-based environments + Strong diagnostic skills for complex issues in cloud infrastructure + Detail-oriented with a strong security focus + Prior experience in enterprise environments with extensive host deployments + Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings + Strong multitasking and organizational skills + Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, and interpersonal Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future. This position doesn’t provide sponsorship. **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Ashton Corbett **Specialization:** + DevOps