The Role
Supports enterprise application deployments and operations in Windows and Azure environments. Builds and maintains CI/CD pipelines, automates tasks with PowerShell, administers Entra ID, SSO, Active Directory, and SQL Server integrations, and supports Docker and Kubernetes workloads. Responsibilities include monitoring, patching, incident response, root-cause analysis, security remediation, documentation, compliance, change management, and scheduled off-hours support for USCP events.
Summary Generated by Built In
DevOps Engineer
ROLE
We need an experienced DevOps Engineer to support a contract with the United States Capitol Police’s (USCP) Enterprise Applications Management Division (EAMD) where the design, building, and maintenance of mission critical applications that support that law enforcement mission reside. In this role, you will support installation, configuration, monitoring, and patching of applications in Windows environments using SSO, Entra, PowerShell, and SQL Server. You will also work with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Azure deployments, and assist with containerized workloads (Docker/Kubernetes) while collaborating with teams to ensure compliance. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
LOCATION
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
COMPENSATION
ROLE
We need an experienced DevOps Engineer to support a contract with the United States Capitol Police’s (USCP) Enterprise Applications Management Division (EAMD) where the design, building, and maintenance of mission critical applications that support that law enforcement mission reside. In this role, you will support installation, configuration, monitoring, and patching of applications in Windows environments using SSO, Entra, PowerShell, and SQL Server. You will also work with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Azure deployments, and assist with containerized workloads (Docker/Kubernetes) while collaborating with teams to ensure compliance. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install, configure, monitor and patch enterprise applications and supporting servers in Windows Server environments.
- Build, maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test and release of EAMD applications.
- Automate deployment, configuration and routine operations tasks with PowerShell scripting.
- Administer single sign-on (SSO) and Microsoft Entra ID integrations, application registrations and Active Directory dependencies.
- Support application deployments and resources in Microsoft Azure alongside on-premises Windows Server and IIS hosting.
- Assist with containerized workloads, building and supporting Docker images and Kubernetes deployments.
- Manage SQL Server connectivity, service accounts and configuration for application deployments in coordination with the DBA.
- Implement monitoring, logging and alerting; respond to incidents and perform root-cause analysis.
- Apply security patches and configuration hardening; remediate findings from USCP cybersecurity scans and audits.
- Follow change-management processes and collaborate with development, infrastructure and security teams to keep deployments compliant.
- Document environments, deployment procedures and runbooks; provide limited cross-training.
- Participate in the 4-week transition and knowledge-transfer overlap with incumbent staff, including shadowing and review of existing documentation and procedures.
- Provide off-hours and weekend support for scheduled deployments and USCP special events (e.g., Presidential Inauguration, State of the Union) with advance notice.
- Contribute accomplishments, issues and planned work to the monthly progress report delivered to the COR.
- Protect sensitive USCP, House and Senate information and follow USCP standards of conduct, IT policies and badge requirements.
BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years of relevant DevOps / systems engineering experience.
- Hands-on PowerShell, Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID/SSO and SQL Server experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
- Microsoft certifications in Azure or Windows Server (e.g., AZ-104, AZ-400).
- Docker and Kubernetes experience.
- Experience in a federal or law enforcement environment
LOCATION
- Washington, DC – USCP Facility
- Hybrid – 100% on-site for first 2 months, then 2 days on-site / 3 days telework (USCP may increase on-site days)
CLEARANCE
- Must be a US Citizen
- Ability to pass a USCP criminal history check and fingerprinting for badge access.
CLIENT
- United States Capitol Police (USCP), Enterprise Applications Management Division (EAMD)
HOURS
- 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility – W2
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $140,000 – $150,000
- Benefits: Benefits package includes options for health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401k contribution options. Full benefits brochure available for review.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of relevant DevOps or systems engineering experience
- Hands-on experience with PowerShell, Windows Server, Active Directory, Entra ID or SSO, and SQL Server
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Must be a United States citizen
- Ability to pass a USCP criminal history check and fingerprinting for badge access
- Microsoft certification in Azure or Windows Server, such as AZ-104 or AZ-400
- Docker and Kubernetes experience
- Experience in a federal or law enforcement environment
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The Company
What We Do
West 4th Strategy provides rapid response technology services to civilian, defense, and homeland security customers. We build and mobilize dynamic teams of qualified technologists who embody competence, professionalism, and a commitment to results. We excel at moving fast to find the right people to get the job done. And the best part of our technology teams? They make the government’s mission their mission. Our teams work with a sense of purpose to power the government. West 4th Strategy. Our work defines us.
