DevOps Engineer (Reston, VA)

Company: Vibrint
Location: Reston
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Vibrint is a trusted provider of mission-critical systems and analysis that transform our customers' capacity and capability in harvesting and harnessing data. Working alongside many of the most talented professionals in public service, we work tirelessly to create and sustain new solutions and services that meet the stringent demands across a variety of customer missions. Our people know they'll be doing work that matters at the heart of the national security mission, exploring new possibilities at the cutting edge of technology. They know they will be well-rewarded and recognized for their commitment. Our people know they will enjoy plentiful opportunities to grow, thrive, and have fun as a member of the Vibrint family. Join Vibrint, where your career is a priority, and your future is our shared goal. ______________________________________________________________________ We are seeking a motivated Mid-Level DevOps Engineer with strong experience in cloud-native technologies, infrastructure as code, and security compliance to support and enhance our DevOps initiatives for federal and intelligence community missions. This role is ideal for an engineer who is passionate about automation, cybersecurity, and building secure, scalable DevOps solutions within regulated and mission-critical environments, while working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, compliant, and high-performing systems. Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance up to TS/SCI. US citizenship is required. Required Skills: Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using platforms such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins, ensuring reliable, repeatable deployments. Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and AWS CloudFormation to automate provisioning and configuration of cloud resources. Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes across multi-cloud environments, including EKS, AKS, GKE, OKE, OpenShift, Anthos, SpectroCloud, or Portainer. Manage application configurations and deployment tooling with Helm, Ansible, and Docker Compose, ensuring consistent and secure releases. Apply security and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP, DISA STIGs) throughout CI/CD workflows and infrastructure deployments. Integrate and operate Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools such as Prisma Cloud, Wiz, or Lacework to monitor for misconfigurations and vulnerabilities. Configure and maintain Palo Alto firewalls and related security policies, including rulesets, threat detection, and secure networking within cloud environments. Develop and maintain automation scripts in Python to support infrastructure management, security scanning, and monitoring tasks. Collaborate with development, cloud, and security teams to implement DevOps best practices and improve system reliability and compliance. Participate in cloud architecture reviews, contributing to security enhancements, scalability improvements, and performance optimizations. Desired Skills: 3–5 years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or SecOps, with exposure to SIEM, SOAR, XDR, or Cloud Architecture solutions. Experience with Palo Alto XDR / XSOAR / XSIAM and/or Prisma Cloud / Cortex Cloud is highly desired. Familiarity with Cribl for improving log routing, data pipelines, and observability is a plus. Understanding of Zero-Trust architecture principles in cloud or hybrid environments is strongly preferred Qualifications: Eligible for a federal security clearance up to TS/SCI (active clearance preferred). 3 years of hands-on experience in DevOps, SecOps, or Cloud Infrastructure Engineering, preferably within federal or intelligence community (IC) environments. Demonstrated proficiency in: IaC Tools: Terraform, CloudFormation CI/CD Platforms: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes Multi-Cloud Platforms: EKS, AKS, GKE, OKE, OpenShift, Anthos, SpectroCloud, Portainer Deployment & Configuration Tooling: Helm, Ansible, Docker Compose Security & Compliance Frameworks: NIST, FedRAMP, DISA STIGs CSPM Tools: Prisma Cloud, Wiz, Lacework, or equivalent Python Scripting: Automation, security scanning, infrastructure management Firewall Administration: Palo Alto or equivalent next-generation firewalls ___________________________________________________________________ Vibrint's comprehensive compensation package includes but is not limited to: competitive salary; annual merit-based salary increase and discretionary bonus program; 401(k) plan with a company contribution; 11 paid federal holidays; 160 hours of paid time off; medical, dental, vision, life and short- & long-term disability insurance; employee assistance program; and a generous professional development allowance. Equal Opportunity Employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, family structure, marital status, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet. Policy-Statement_EEO- EmployeesAndCandidates.pdf (vibrint.com). Please apply for immediate consideration.

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