Job description
Position Title: Senior DevOps Engineer
Other Considerations: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Required)
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team supporting VA.gov Platform’s Infrastructure Services Team. In this role you will be responsible for designing, building, and operating the cloud infrastructure, deployment automation, and platform services that power VA.gov. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about enabling dozens of engineering teams to securely deliver digital services to millions of Veterans by providing scalable infrastructure, automated deployment pipelines, observability, and developer tooling.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure supporting VA.gov Platform
Develop reusable infrastructure modules, libraries, and automation that can be leveraged across multiple engineering teams
Improve platform scalability, resiliency, reliability, and operational efficiency
Contribute to internal platform capabilities that improve the overall developer experience
Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Terragrunt)
Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Argo CD, Jenkins, or similar technologies
Participate in business-hours support rotation and production on-call responsibilities
Troubleshoot production infrastructure, Kubernetes clusters, deployment failures, and cloud services
Build infrastructure that meets security, availability, and performance requirements
Collaborate with security engineers to continuously improve Platform's security posture
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor’s Degree
7-10 years’ experience as a DevOps Engineer
Hands-on production experience with AWS as a primary cloud provider
Experience deploying and operating Kubernetes (Amazon EKS or equivalent)
Strong proficiency with Terraform (Terragrunt preferred)
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar platforms
Strong Linux systems administration and shell scripting experience
Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, DNS, TLS, load balancing, reverse proxies, and container networking
Experience with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
Experience troubleshooting production infrastructure and distributed systems
Experience participating in production support and on-call rotations
Ability to work effectively with engineering teams and government stakeholders
WORKING CONDITIONS
Standard Business hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs. . Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting.
PAY RANGE
The base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000 annually, depending on geographic work location, relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, security clearance, and contract requirements. Geographic salary ranges are determined in accordance with the company's compensation practices and represent a good-faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting.
BENEFITS
Sprezzatura offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit package to include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Health Saving Account (when enrolled in eligible plan) with Company contribution
Company paid Life, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability
Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Care Insurance
Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Accrued Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match
WORK AUTHORIZATION
Sprezzatura participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Sprezzaturais a mission-driven, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that thrives at the intersection of technology, innovation, and impact. We specialize in secure, scalable, and human-centered digital solutions that accelerate government transformation. Our work spans DevSecOps, health IT modernization, intelligent automation, benefits delivery, and digital communications. We partner with agencies ready to evolve—delivering not just strategy, but measurable execution. Rooted in operational excellence and driven by curiosity, we help our clients navigate complexity with clarity—turning ambitious ideas into real-world outcomes. No buzzwords. Just impact.
EEO STATEMENT
Sprezzatura is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants have the right to discuss, disclose, or inquire about compensation without retaliation. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
This job description is not intended to be an employment contact and does not guarantee employment for any specific duration.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.