Devops Engineer

DevOps Engineer ROLE We need an experienced DevOps Engineer to support a contract with the United States Capitol Police’s (USCP) Enterprise Applications Management Division (EAMD) where the design, building, and maintenance of mission critical applications that support that law enforcement mission reside. In this role, you will support installation, configuration, monitoring, and patching of applications in Windows environments using SSO, Entra, Power.

Shell, and SQL Server. You will also work with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Azure deployments, and assist with containerized workloads (Docker/Kubernetes) while collaborating with teams to ensure compliance. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Install, configure, monitor and patch enterprise applications and supporting servers in Windows Server environments. Build, maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test and release of EAMD applications. Automate deployment, configuration and routine operations tasks with Power. Shell scripting. Administer single sign-on (SSO) and Microsoft Entra ID integrations, application registrations and Active Directory dependencies.

Support application deployments and resources in Microsoft Azure alongside on-premises Windows Server and IIS hosting. Assist with containerized workloads, building and supporting Docker images and Kubernetes deployments. Manage SQL Server connectivity, service accounts and configuration for application deployments in coordination with the DBA.

Implement monitoring, logging and alerting; respond to incidents and perform root-cause analysis. Apply security patches and configuration hardening; remediate findings from USCP cybersecurity scans and audits. Follow change-management processes and collaborate with development, infrastructure and security teams to keep deployments compliant.

Document environments, deployment procedures and runbooks; provide limited cross-training. Participate in the 4-week transition and knowledge-transfer overlap with incumbent staff, including shadowing and review of existing documentation and procedures. Provide off-hours and weekend support for scheduled deployments and USCP special events (e.

g., Presidential Inauguration, State of the Union) with advance notice. Contribute accomplishments, issues and planned work to the monthly progress report delivered to the COR. Protect sensitive USCP, House and Senate information and follow USCP standards of conduct, IT policies and badge requirements. BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE 5+ years of relevant DevOps / systems engineering experience.

Hands-on Power. Shell, Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID/SSO and SQL Server experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE Microsoft certifications in Azure or Windows Server (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-400). Docker and Kubernetes experience.

Experience in a federal or law enforcement environment LOCATION Washington, DC – USCP Facility Hybrid – 100% on-site for first 2 months, then 2 days on-site / 3 days telework (USCP may increase on-site days) CLEARANCE Must be a US Citizen Ability to pass a USCP criminal history check and fingerprinting for badge access.

CLIENT United States Capitol Police (USCP), Enterprise Applications Management Division (EAMD) HOURS 40 hours per week 8 hours per day EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION Employment Classification Eligibility – W2 RELOCATION Not eligible for relocation benefits COMPENSATION Salary range: $140,000 – $150,000 Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options.

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