Talent.com
Senior DevOps and SRE Engineer

Senior DevOps and SRE Engineer

DMV IT ServiceWashington, DC, US
job_description.job_card.1_day_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
  • serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
job_description.job_card.job_description

Job Title :  Senior DevOps and SRE Engineer

Location :  Washington, DC

Employment Type :  Contract

About US

DMV IT Service LLC, founded in 2020, is a trusted IT consulting firm specializing in IT infrastructure optimization, cybersecurity, networking, and staffing solutions. We partner with clients to achieve technology goals through expert guidance, workforce support, and innovative solutions. With a client-focused approach, we also provide online training and job placements, ensuring long-term IT success.

Job Purpose

We are seeking an accomplished and technically skilled Senior DevOps and Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to strengthen the reliability, scalability, and performance of cloud-based production systems. This senior-level role requires a blend of leadership, automation expertise, and hands-on technical ability to drive operational excellence and ensure high service availability in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities :

Deployment & Automation Engineering

  • Design, build, and optimize continuous integration and delivery (CI / CD) pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline.
  • Implement infrastructure automation and configuration management through Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation.
  • Develop automation scripts and self-service frameworks to streamline development and operations.
  • Write and maintain automation tools using programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java.

Site Reliability & Observability

  • Serve as an on-call responder for critical production systems, leading incident management and recovery operations.
  • Conduct post-incident reviews and implement long-term reliability improvements.
  • Define and manage Service Level Indicators (SLIs), Service Level Objectives (SLOs), and Error Budgets to track performance and reliability.
  • Utilize advanced observability and monitoring tools (Dynatrace preferred, AppDynamics, ELK Stack) for system health and performance monitoring.
  • Apply distributed tracing and root cause analysis to detect and resolve performance bottlenecks.
  • Develop custom dashboards and automated alerts to enhance visibility and proactive issue detection.
  • Capacity, Performance & Cost Management

  • Create and maintain capacity models to ensure system scalability and readiness for growth.
  • Lead performance tuning and optimization across infrastructure and applications.
  • Implement cost-efficiency measures across cloud services to optimize spending.
  • Design and execute resiliency and performance testing strategies for production systems.
  • Security & Governance

  • Investigate and respond to security incidents with timely corrective actions.
  • Develop automated compliance and security validation workflows.
  • Contribute to the adoption of zero-trust architecture practices.
  • Apply ITIL-based methodologies and utilize ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow) for change and incident management.
  • Required Skills & Experience :

    Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5–8 years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Platform Engineering.
  • At least 3 years of experience managing and optimizing high-availability production environments.
  • Proven experience leading complex technical initiatives from design through deployment.
  • Technical Expertise

  • Advanced proficiency with AWS or other major cloud platforms.
  • Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, networking, and core services.
  • Expertise with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, AWS CDK, CloudFormation).
  • Strong knowledge of observability tools, especially Dynatrace.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java.
  • Familiarity with relational, cloud-native, and NoSQL databases.
  • Professional & Leadership Skills

  • Excellent leadership and mentoring capabilities with the ability to guide technical teams.
  • Strong collaboration skills with an ability to influence across teams and departments.
  • Exceptional documentation and reporting skills, including Root Cause Analysis and process documentation.
  • Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and support production environments during non-standard hours.
  • serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Engineer Sre • Washington, DC, US

    Job_description.internal_linking.related_jobs
    Senior DevOps Engineer

    Senior DevOps Engineer

    GliaCell TechnologiesAnnapolis Junction, MD or Hanover, MD, MD, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
    An active or rein-statable TS / SCI with Polygraph security clearance is REQUIRED.Please do not apply if you currently do not possess this level of clearance. Are you a Senior DevOps Engineer who is r...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Sr. DevSecOps Engineer

    Sr. DevSecOps Engineer

    LeidosAshburn, VA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Leidos is seeking a skilled Sr DevSecOps Engineer to lead efforts in automating and optimizing our cloud integration pipelines for the Passenger Systems Program Directorate (PSPD) within Customs an...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    DevOps Engineer

    DevOps Engineer

    Reinventing Geospatial IncHerndon, Virginia, United States, 20170
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Reinventing Geospatial (RGi) is a leading expert in geospatial solutions for Defense, Intelligence, and Federal clients.We enhance situational awareness for soldiers and analysts by integrating sof...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours
    SRE / Platform Engineer

    SRE / Platform Engineer

    Tier4 GroupReston, Virginia, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
    Hybrid - 2 days onsite / 3 WFH (Reston VA).Hands-on SRE / Platform Engineer that bridges on-prem OpenShift platform with new Azure analytical environment. This role focuses on cluster reliability, aut...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Senior Manager, Software Engineering, DevOps (People Leader) (Cloud Operations Resilience Engineerin

    Senior Manager, Software Engineering, DevOps (People Leader) (Cloud Operations Resilience Engineerin

    HobbsnewsMcLean, VA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +1
    Senior Manager, Software Engineering, DevOps (People Leader) (Cloud Operations Resilience Engineering).Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy solving complex busi...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    Senior DevOps Engineer

    Senior DevOps Engineer

    NorthstratSterling, VA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
    Northstrat is seeking an experienced and driven Senior DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both back-end and front-end development, bringi...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    DevOps Engineer Lead

    DevOps Engineer Lead

    Knowledge Management, Inc.Woodbridge, VA, USA
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
    KMI) has the leadership and experience to deliver innovative technology, logistics and management solutions to meet real mission requirements. KMI is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small D...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Sr. DevOps Engineer.

    Sr. DevOps Engineer.

    LeidosHyattsville, MD, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Leidos has an exciting opening for you, our next.DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP).Under this 10-year contract containing multiple Task Orders, we support the DOMEX Data Discovery Platform (D3P) Mode...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Platform SRE

    Platform SRE

    VerisignReston, VA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet.We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours
    Senior DevOps and SRE Engineer

    Senior DevOps and SRE Engineer

    Rishabh RPOWashington, DC, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
    Title : Senior DevOps and SRE Engineer Location : Washington, DC Duration : 11 months < / p&...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_1_day
    Senior DevOps Engineer

    Senior DevOps Engineer

    AnalyticaCamp Springs, MD, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
    Analytica is seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to build and program infrastructure for high-profile federal clients. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working directly with clien...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    Senior Devops Engineer

    Senior Devops Engineer

    UBERETHER INCSterling, VA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
    DevOps Engineer The Team UberEther is a leader in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) and #ZeroTrust space.Our platform and expert services team enable government and commercial c...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    Sr. Dev Ops Engineer

    Sr. Dev Ops Engineer

    Cohere Technology Group LLCChantilly, VA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
    Are you a talented and experienced DevOps Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technologies and a desire to make a difference in the government, defense, and intelligence sectors?.We have an ex...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    Lead Software / DevOps Engineer

    Lead Software / DevOps Engineer

    ASCENDINGFairfax, VA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
    You are curious, persistent, logical and clever – a true techie at heart.You enjoy living by the code of your craft and developing elegant solutions for complex problems.You enjoy the engagem...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    Senior DevOps Engineer

    Senior DevOps Engineer

    TheIncLabMcLean, VA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +1
    serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
    TheIncLab engineers and delivers intelligent digital applications and platforms that revolutionize how our customers and mission-critical teams achieve success. Your Mission, Should You Choose to Ac...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Senior DevSecOps Engineer

    Senior DevSecOps Engineer

    LeidosAlexandria, VA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Join Us in Shaping the Future of Digital Defense.At Leidos, we're more than a technology company-we're a trusted partner pioneering the future of defense and intelligence.Our diverse teams of innov...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    Senior DevOps Engineer

    Senior DevOps Engineer

    TekWissen LLCBethesda, MD, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.temporary
    serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
    Overview : TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strateg...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    Sr. DevSecOps Engineer III

    Sr. DevSecOps Engineer III

    Knowledge Management, Inc.Reston, VA, USA
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
    KMI) has the leadership and experience to deliver innovative technology, logistics and management solutions to meet real mission requirements. KMI is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small D...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days