Software Engineer (Cloud & DevOps) with Security Clearance

Software Engineer (Cloud & DevOps) Insight Global | Dahlgren, VA (Hybrid)
Location: Dahlgren, VA Schedule: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote) Duration: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance Required
Compensation: $58-$67/hr W2 About the Opportunity
Insight Global is seeking a Software Engineer with Cloud and DevOps expertise to support a mission-driven federal program in Dahlgren, Virginia. This role combines software development, cloud engineering, DevOps automation, and containerized application support.

The engineer will help design, build, deploy, and maintain secure applications while supporting modernization efforts across Azure and AWS environments. Candidates who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, automating processes, and working across the full software lifecycle will thrive in this position.

What You'll Be Doing
Develop and maintain modern web applications
Support application deployments within Azure and AWS environments
Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
Deploy and manage applications within Kubernetes and Docker environments
Create and maintain Helm charts for containerized solutions
Automate software delivery and operational processes
Troubleshoot application, cloud, infrastructure, and deployment issues
Implement secure secrets management practices using HashiCorp Vault
Support DevSecOps initiatives and secure software development practices
Collaborate with developers, infrastructure teams, cybersecurity personnel, and government stakeholders
Contribute to application modernization and cloud architecture improvements Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
5+ years of software engineering, DevOps, cloud engineering, or related experience
Strong JavaScript development experience
Hands-on experience with Azure and/or AWS
Experience building and supporting GitLab CI/CD pipelines
Kubernetes and Docker experience
Experience supporting automated testing and deployment processes
Understanding of secure coding practices and software development lifecycle methodologies
Strong troubleshooting skills across software and cloud environments
Active Secret Clearance
IAT Level II Certification (Security+ or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications
TypeScript
Vue.js
Python Flask
Java Spring / Spring Boot
Helm
HashiCorp Vault
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, etc.)
Hybrid cloud environments
DevSecOps experience
RMF familiarity
Cloud, Kubernetes, Security, or DevOps certifications