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Mid Level DevOps Engineer / Hybrid onsite in Alexandria VA

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLCAlexandria, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 7 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

This opportunity is with a mission-driven, veteran-owned software organization headquartered in Alexandria, looking for someone who can come onsite 3x a week. They are focused on modern cloud infrastructure and automation using Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform, Argo CD, and Python.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on technology that directly impacts emergency preparedness and disaster response. The organization is seeking candidates who are passionate about learning, collaboration, and building scalable DevOps practices.

Required Skills & Experience
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure or similar cloud platforms
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform preferred)
  • Working knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
  • Strong scripting or programming skills (Python preferred)
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, VPCs, load balancing, etc.)
  • Ability to work in a hybrid environment (3 days onsite in Alexandria, VA)
  • Eligibility to obtain or transfer a government clearance
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Experience with Argo CD or GitOps methodologies
  • Exposure to secure, compliant cloud environments (GovCloud, IL environments, etc.)
  • Previous work supporting government, defense, or public sector initiatives
  • Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, etc.)
  • Experience integrating with Microsoft 365, Teams, or enterprise collaboration tools
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated growth mindset
  • Active DoD clearance or credential (highly preferred)
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
  • 40% Cloud Infrastructure (Azure, networking, security)
  • 30% Kubernetes & Containerization
  • 20% Infrastructure as Code & Automation (Terraform, CI/CD)
  • 10% Scripting & Tooling (Python, integrations)
Daily Responsibilities
  • 60% Hands-on engineering and implementation
  • 20% Collaboration with development and product teams
  • 10% Troubleshooting, monitoring, and system optimization
  • 10% Process improvement, documentation, and DevOps best practices
The Offer
  • Hybrid work flexibility (3 days onsite near King Street Metro)
  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical, real-world impact technology
  • Collaborative, growth-oriented engineering culture
  • Exposure to cutting-edge AI-enabled platforms and cloud-native tools
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities

Skills

ELK
Load Balancing
Azure
DNS
Grafana
Kubernetes
Prometheus
Python
Terraform

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