DevOps Software Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD


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Type: Contract

Category: DevOps

Industry: Government

Reference ID: JN -062026-107219

Date Posted: 06/02/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/01OvrE


Description:

Hybrid 3 days per week in the office in Gaithersburg, MD

 

Our client seeks two DevOps Software Engineers at the mid or senior level to support Linux-centric platform engineering and automation. The role involves full lifecycle system administration on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, configuration management with Ansible, scripting with Python and Bash, and containerization using Docker or Podman. Work will include Infrastructure as Code practices, CI/CD automation, and environment provisioning across physical, virtual, and container platforms.

 

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: $55.00 to $55.00/hr. w2


Responsibilities:
  • Administer and manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems from provisioning to operational deployment.
  • Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, custom plugins, callbacks, and inventories.
  • Automate platform workflows and tooling with Python and Bash.
  • Build and manage containers with Docker or Podman, including image creation and orchestration.
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code practices and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Manage Git workflows for configuration and code versioning.
  • Configure networks and perform environment provisioning across physical and virtual platforms.
  • Support physical hardware provisioning including PXE, boot, and kickstart.
  • Administer virtual machine lifecycles using VMware and KVM.
  • Manage package ecosystems such as RPM, pip, and Ansible Galaxy.

Experience Requirements:
  • Two or more years of relevant DevOps or platform engineering experience. Senior consideration for five or more years.
  • Proficiency in Linux system administration on RHEL.
  • Deep experience with Ansible automation and ecosystem.
  • Strong Python scripting and tool development.
  • Advanced Bash or shell scripting for build and system automation.
  • Experience with container technologies including Docker or Podman.
  • Knowledge of IaC, CI/CD, Git workflows, networking, and package management.
  • Eligible for Public Trust clearance.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% within the United States. Onsite presence required; remote work not applicable.

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.

 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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