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Senior Advanced DevOps Engineer
Boulder, CO US
Job Description
Location: Boulder, CO
Workplace: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite per week)
About the Role
As a Senior Advanced DevOps Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, automating, deploying, and sustaining secure, production-grade cloud and container-based platforms supporting mission-critical systems. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to guide platform architecture, drive automation, and support deployments across classified environments.
Responsibilities to Anticipate
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Design, automate, deploy, and maintain container orchestration platforms
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Build and manage automated infrastructure services including IAM, networking, security, logging, monitoring, and deployment pipelines
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Support cloud platform implementations through architecture guidance, best practices, migrations, and troubleshooting
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Plan and execute major platform upgrades and enhancements
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Support production systems in virtualized and cloud environments using automation
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Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and configuration management solutions
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Collaborate with internal teams and platform consumers to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure operations
Qualifications Sought (Condensed)
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Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related STEM field plus 8+ years of experience
(or Master’s degree plus 6+ years)
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Strong experience in DevOps, cloud, and automation supporting production systems
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Hands-on experience with containers and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Rancher)
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Experience with CI/CD tools and automation frameworks (GitLab, Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, etc.)
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Familiarity with public, private, or hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OpenStack, RHOSP)
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Solid understanding of software development lifecycle and DevOps best practices
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Strong communication skills and ability to work in collaborative teams
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Agile experience preferred
Additional Desired Experience
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Security best practices (STIGs, RMF, hardening, certificates, encryption, patching)
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Infrastructure-as-a-Service and Platform-as-a-Service technologies
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Cloud resource management in AWS and/or Azure
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Experience with open-source infrastructure components (NGINX, RabbitMQ, Redis, Elasticsearch)
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Networking and web technologies including load balancers, firewalls, and REST APIs
Clearance & Citizenship Requirements
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Active DoD Top Secret clearance required at time of hire
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Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
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U.S. Citizenship is required
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This role does not support subcontract or third-party applicants
What Sets You Apart
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Strong technical foundation with the ability to solve complex problems quickly
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Creative thinker who adapts to new technologies and challenges
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Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to shared success
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Dedication to continuous learning and professional growth
Why Join CPI
CPI partners with top defense and aerospace organizations to place senior-level engineers into high-impact, cleared roles. As a CPI consultant, you gain access to technically challenging programs, competitive compensation, consistent support, and long-term career stability. CPI engineers are embedded in mission-critical efforts where their expertise directly supports national security objectives.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jimmy Tallent
Technical Recruiter
As a proud U.S. Army veteran with an extensive 28-year service record, Jimmy Tallent dedicated two decades of his life to active duty and an additional eight years in the Army Reserve, contributing his time, talent and commitment to various vital aspects of military service. His journey has been diverse, spanning roles in aviation, transportation, and recruiting, allowing him to develop a versatile skill set and a deep understanding of the military landscape.
Originally hailing from the city of Chattanooga, TN, Jimmy embarked on his military career with a passion for service and a commitment to excellence. Throughout his tenure, he served in dynamic and challenging roles, which included the precision and expertise demanded by the aviation industry, the strategic logistics of transportation, and the interpersonal and leadership skills required in the recruiting field.
In addition to his rich military experience, he pursued and earned a degree in business management, further enhancing his knowledge and capabilities. With this academic achievement, coupled with his practical experience, positioned him as a professional with a comprehensive understanding of both military and business landscapes.
Today, Jimmy is excited to leverage his leadership, organizational, and strategic skills at Contract Professionals, Inc. Jimmy is driven by his commitment to excellence, his discipline instilled through years of military service, and his passion for overcoming challenges. He approaches every opportunity with the same dedication and integrity, which defined his military career.