DevOps Engineer Security Clearance

Position: DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance
Position Title:

Dev Ops Engineer

Location:

Panama City, FL
Clearance:
Active Secret

Position Overview
We are seeking a Dev Ops Engineer with strong Ansible expertise to support mission-critical systems within U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) environments. The ideal candidate will have experience automating infrastructure, maintaining secure environments, and working within regulated government networks.
You will collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to build automated infrastructure solutions that meet DoD security, compliance, and operational standards.

Job Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles to automate system provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices across development, test, and production environments
Automate build, deployment, and patching processes for Linux-based infrastructure
Integrate Ansible workflows with CI/CD pipelines
Support system hardening in accordance with DISA STIGs and DoD security requirements
Maintain and improve configuration management across classified and unclassified environments
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with RMF / NIST standards
Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure automation issues

Required Qualifications:

3+ years of experience with Ansible automation
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience
Experience supporting DoD, federal government, or defense contractor environments
Strong Linux system administration background (RHEL/CentOS/Alma Linux)
Experience writing and maintaining Ansible playbooks, roles, and inventories
Familiarity with Git-based workflows
Understanding of networking, security controls, and system hardening
Security+ or other DoD 8570 / 8140 compliant certification Why Choose ISPA Technology? Competitive salary packages with bonus potential. Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage. Generous PTO allotment and 11 paid holidays. Robust life and disability insurance options. 401(K) with company match, for your future. A culture of recognition and rewards for your contributions. Opportunities for relocation and professional development. This is a fast-paced and impactful position where your expertise will directly contribute to meeting critical Government customer requirements.

You'll be part of a dedicated team that values efficiency, precision, and collaboration. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply!