Eliassen Group
DevOps Developer
Gaithersburg, District of Columbia, US
Role snapshot
Eliassen Group is hiring a DevOps Developer on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid role based in Gaithersburg, District of Columbia, US.
- Company
- Eliassen Group
- Location
- Gaithersburg, District of Columbia, US
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
Who this role suits
People with roughly one to three years of experience who can own small pieces of work with light guidance and want to widen their scope.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare two or three stories about work you owned end to end, including one thing that went wrong and what you changed.
- Read what Eliassen Group publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Description Hybrid 3 days days/week onsite in Gaithersburg, MD Our client is seeking a DevOps Developer with at least 2 years of experience to support software delivery and infrastructure automation in an Agile Scrum environment. The role requires strong Linux administration and Ansible skills, with hands-on experience in scripting, CI/CD, and DevSecOps practices. The position supports mission-critical systems and requires eligibility for Public Trust Clearance. Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $50.00 to $55.00/hr. w2 JN -092026-108755 Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain the software management toolset supporting development and deployment workflows.
- Develop, implement, and maintain software configuration management solutions.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes.
- Support CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable and secure software delivery.
- Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams in an Agile Scrum environment.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve system and pipeline issues.
- Ensure systems comply with organizational security and DevSecOps standards.
- Document processes, configurations, and best practices.
- Minimum 2+ years of hands-on DevOps experience.
- Linux administration experience, Red Hat preferred.
- Proficiency in Ansible for configuration management and automation.
- Scripting with Bash and Python.
- Experience with Git, Jenkins, JIRA, and Crucible.
- Experience integrating security practices into CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with secure configuration and compliance standards.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Eligible for Public Trust Clearance.
- Nice to have: experience in government or regulated environments, familiarity with compliance frameworks and security scanning tools, exposure to containers or cloud platforms such as Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, or Azure.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.