Job Title: DevOps Platform Engineer Job Description Join our dynamic team as a DevOps Platform Engineer where you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining secure SaaS offerings for projects with U.S. Government-related compliance. You will work in a fast-paced, agile environment, collaborating closely with a team of developers to create innovative solutions that fulfill our customers' missions. The primary focus of this role is to create infrastructure and implement DevOps practices for ongoing Federal projects, including automating processes, managing CI/CD pipelines, and enhancing the developer experience. Responsibilities + Develop and maintain infrastructure for Federal projects with a focus on security and compliance. + Automate processes and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, TravisCI, and CircleCI. + Implement application logging and monitoring to ensure system reliability. + Enhance the developer experience by building and interacting with complex APIs. + Collaborate with a team of developers to create and adapt solutions to meet customer missions. Essential Skills + 5+ years of experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering with a focus on cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes and Containers. + Proficiency with Terraform and other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools for managing cloud deployments, with AWS preferred. + Extensive programming and scripting experience, preferably in Python, or proficiency in another programming language. + Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. + Experience with automation tools like Ansible, Python, and Terraform. + Familiarity with Kubernetes, Helm, and AWS services such as IAM, EKS, and S3. + Experience with Docker and container management. + Knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, Node, or Angular is a plus. Work Environment The position offers flexibility with a preference for candidates located in the DMV area, but is open to 100% remote work or working from any of the company's locations. You will be part of a supportive team that values innovation and collaboration, working with cutting-edge technologies in a secure environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Raleigh, NC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Raleigh,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.