DevOps Engineer with IRS MBI Clearance

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a DevOps Engineer with IRS MBI Clearance based in Canada.

This role is designed for an experienced DevOps professional supporting secure, reliable, and automated technology environments within a government-focused setting. You will contribute to system integration, deployment automation, infrastructure management, and continuous delivery practices. The position combines hands-on engineering with strong security awareness and requires familiarity with IRS systems, protocols, and compliance requirements. You will work across cloud platforms, containerized environments, infrastructure-as-code, and CI/CD tooling to improve operational efficiency and reliability. Strong troubleshooting and automation skills will be essential for resolving complex technical challenges. This is an opportunity to contribute to mission-critical environments while working with cross-functional technical and stakeholder teams.

Accountabilities: Design, implement, and maintain DevOps solutions focused on system integration, deployment automation, and operational reliability.

Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, or Shell scripting to streamline infrastructure and deployment processes.

Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support reliable and repeatable software delivery.

Implement and manage containerized workloads using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes .

Work with orchestration platforms, including Kubernetes and Docker Swarm, to support scalable application environments.

Manage cloud infrastructure across platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud .

Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions using tools such as Terraform .

Configure and maintain DevOps and configuration management tools including Jenkins, Ansible, and Puppet .

Apply security, compliance, and operational best practices relevant to IRS systems and government technology environments.

Troubleshoot complex infrastructure, deployment, integration, and automation issues and implement effective solutions.

Collaborate with developers, infrastructure teams, security professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth system delivery and operations.

Contribute to continuous improvements in deployment processes, infrastructure reliability, automation, and DevOps practices.

Requirements

8+ years of professional experience as a DevOps Engineer, with a strong focus on system integration and deployment automation.

Active IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) clearance or higher .

Strong knowledge of IRS systems, protocols, security requirements, and government technology environments .

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field .

Strong scripting and automation experience with Python, PowerShell, or Shell scripting .

Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes , and container orchestration technologies.

Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud .

Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and practical experience with Terraform .

In-depth understanding of DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines , deployment automation, and configuration management.

Experience with tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, or Puppet .

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to independently resolve complex technical issues.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Strong understanding of secure engineering practices and the ability to operate within regulated or security-sensitive environments.

Benefits

Full-time position supporting government and mission-critical technology environments.

Salary range of $100,000–$150,000 , depending on experience and qualifications.

Opportunity to work with modern DevOps, cloud, automation, and containerization technologies.

Exposure to complex IRS-related systems, security requirements, and government technology environments.

Opportunity to contribute to deployment automation, infrastructure modernization, and operational reliability.

Remote work opportunity.

Collaborative environment involving cross-functional engineering and stakeholder teams.

Opportunity to apply and further develop expertise in cloud platforms, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and DevOps automation.

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