About this role
DevOps Engineer – Secret Clearance
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a DevOps Engineer – Secret Clearance for a leading technology organization in the Raleigh Durham, North Carolina area. The DevOps Engineer – Secret Clearance role is an onsite role in the office and supports mission‑critical systems in a secure environment. An ideal candidate for the DevOps Engineer – Secret Clearance role is an experienced DevOps professional with strong expertise in infrastructure as code, container orchestration, and automation using modern DevOps tooling.
Responsibilities of the DevOps Engineer - Secret Clearance:
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Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support secure application development and deployment.
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Develop and manage infrastructure as code using Terraform and Terragrunt across multiple environments.
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Deploy, manage, and optimize Kubernetes clusters in secure, compliant environments.
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Build automation and tooling using Python to improve deployment, monitoring, and operational efficiency.
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Collaborate with software engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to ensure system reliability and scalability.
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Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement continuous improvements aligned with mission requirements.
Qualifications of the DevOps Engineer - Secret Clearance:
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5+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or systems engineering roles.
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Active Secret clearance is required.
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Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Terragrunt for infrastructure provisioning.
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Experience managing containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker.
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Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and tooling development.
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Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, preferably within government or regulated environments.
Compensation for the DevOps Engineer - Secret Clearance includes:
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Salary range: $140,000 - $170,000
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Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave as required by law
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This job opens for applications on 11/5/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.