Position Title: Senior DevOps Engineer

Other Considerations: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Required)

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team supporting VA.gov Platform’s Infrastructure Services Team. In this role you will be responsible for designing, building, and operating the cloud infrastructure, deployment automation, and platform services that power VA.gov. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about enabling dozens of engineering teams to securely deliver digital services to millions of Veterans by providing scalable infrastructure, automated deployment pipelines, observability, and developer tooling.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure supporting VA.gov Platform
• Develop reusable infrastructure modules, libraries, and automation that can be leveraged across multiple engineering teams
• Improve platform scalability, resiliency, reliability, and operational efficiency
• Contribute to internal platform capabilities that improve the overall developer experience
• Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Terragrunt)
• Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Argo CD, Jenkins, or similar technologies
• Participate in business-hours support rotation and production on-call responsibilities
• Troubleshoot production infrastructure, Kubernetes clusters, deployment failures, and cloud services
• Build infrastructure that meets security, availability, and performance requirements
• Collaborate with security engineers to continuously improve Platform's security posture

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7-10 years’ experience as a DevOps Engineer
• Hands-on production experience with AWS as a primary cloud provider
• Experience deploying and operating Kubernetes (Amazon EKS or equivalent)
• Strong proficiency with Terraform (Terragrunt preferred)
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar platforms
• Strong Linux systems administration and shell scripting experience
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, DNS, TLS, load balancing, reverse proxies, and container networking
• Experience with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience troubleshooting production infrastructure and distributed systems
• Experience participating in production support and on-call rotations
• Ability to work effectively with engineering teams and government stakeholders

WORKING CONDITIONS

Standard Business hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional extended or weekend hours may be required based on operational needs. Must have reliable internet service that allows for effective telecommuting.

PAY RANGE

The base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000 annually, depending on geographic work location, relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, security clearance, and contract requirements. Geographic salary ranges are determined in accordance with the company's compensation practices and represent a good-faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting.

BENEFITS

Sprezzatura offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit package to include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Saving Account (when enrolled in eligible plan) with Company contribution
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, & Critical Care Insurance
• Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Accrued Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Sprezzatura participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Sprezzatura is a mission-driven, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that thrives at the intersection of technology, innovation, and impact. We specialize in secure, scalable, and human-centered digital solutions that accelerate government transformation. Our work spans DevSecOps, health IT modernization, intelligent automation, benefits delivery, and digital communications. We partner with agencies ready to evolve—delivering not just strategy, but measurable execution. Rooted in operational excellence and driven by curiosity, we help our clients navigate complexity with clarity—turning ambitious ideas into real-world outcomes. No buzzwords. Just impact.

EEO STATEMENT

Sprezzatura is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants have the right to discuss, disclose, or inquire about compensation without retaliation. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job description is not intended to be an employment contact and does not guarantee employment for any specific duration.