Devops / engineer

Job Title: DevOps Engineer - 100% remote

Job Description

Seeking a person with an exceptional DevOps / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain critical application infrastructure that supports mission-critical government operations. Your ability to tackle complex problems and build reliable, scalable solutions will help shape the future of technology and contribute to making our nation safer.

Quick Overview of Qualifications

• Not looking for someone who only has experience on the operations side.

• Need someone who has experience building. Someone who has taken an application completely from scratch to deployment in a cloud and has some level of understanding of that entire process.

• Cisco is looking for someone with a willingness to learn, dive into the work, take on challenges and be a good culture / team fit.

• On the technical side, someone who has some (does not need to be proficient), within Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, AWS, and CI/CD. Any scripting or networking would be a plus

• The technical proficiencies are less important than the characteristics of the person.

Your Impact / Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Support the design, deployment, and maintenance of AWS cloud-based application infrastructure, including services such as ECR, EKS, S3, and Networking.

• Support and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external to address dependencies and ensure seamless integration across projects.

• Work with Terraform (TF) and Kubernetes (K8s) to automate and manage infrastructure as code (IaC).

• Develop scripts and automation tools, with a focus on Python, to improve operational efficiency and reliability.

• Maintain and improve infrastructure-related processes, systems, tools, and documentation to ensure compliance with Army-sponsored network requirements.

• Ensure alignment with security policies, compliance requirements, and stakeholder expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be eligible for a clearance (clearance not required for job)

• 5+ years of experience working in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or software development roles.

• Proficiency in AWS technologies, including ECR, EKS, S3, and Networking.

• Strong skills in Terraform and Kubernetes for managing scalable, reliable infrastructure.

• Experience in programming and scripting, with Python preferred or proficiency in another language that demonstrates strong programming skills.

• GitOps experience (Cisco specifically uses Palantir Apollo)

Nice to Have Qualifications

• Experience with Helm and Ansible to manage Kubernetes workloads and configuration automation.

• Familiarity with Army-specific or government-related IT policies, frameworks, or regulatory requirements.

• Knowledge of additional cloud infrastructure tools and best practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Morrisville, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $135000.00 - $149760.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Morrisville,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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