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Bowman DevOps Engineer - Remote, US in Reston, Virginia
Short Description
Bowman has an opportunity for a DevOps Engineer to join our team remotely.
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Purpose
As a DevOps Engineer, you will support secure and reliable application delivery within a Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)–aligned landing zone. You will collaborate with development, security, and engineering teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure and application deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and contribute to the evolution of DevOps standards and cloud engineering practices. This role focuses on building and enhancing automation, reliability, observability, and operational efficiency while building technical depth and contributing to platform ownership within enterprise cloud architecture and governance standards.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Direction
- Receive broad objectives aligned to DevOps and cloud delivery initiatives and independently determine execution approach within established architectural guardrails. Apply diversified knowledge of DevOps, automation, and cloud engineering principles across assignments.
At the Operational and Company Level
Collaborate with IT, development, and business stakeholders to implement and enhance infrastructure and delivery pipelines aligned with enterprise cloud architecture and DevOps practices. Contribute to evolving automation and platform standards while supporting secure, reliable, and scalable cloud-based solutions.
Enable and support operational teams through automated monitoring, alerting, and incident response, contributing to the diagnosis and resolution of cloud and application issues in coordination with cloud platform engineers.
Work closely with support, security, architecture, and development teams to embed DevOps practices across the solution lifecycle, ensuring secure and maintainable systems from build through production.
Do the Work
Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines and supporting infrastructure that enable reliable application delivery aligned with enterprise cloud architecture and governance standards.
Apply and advance DevOps and cloud operations best practices related to automation, security, governance, scalability, and reliability, contributing to the evolution of platform standards.
Support cloud migration, modernization, and digital transformation initiatives by designing and enabling automated build, test, deployment, and operational workflows aligned with the enterprise Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF).
Develop and deploy infrastructure and application delivery artifacts using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps tooling, and CI/CD practices in a governed enterprise cloud environment.
Ensure infrastructure and application deployments align with enterprise architecture standards, security controls, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, raising and resolving compliance considerations as needed.
Improve system performance, reliability, and availability through monitoring, alerting, automation, and structured continuous improvement practices.
Implement and maintain cost visibility, usage monitoring, and automation to support responsible cloud financial management.
Stay current with cloud services, DevOps tools, and emerging technologies, evaluating and applying improvements that enhance delivery and operational maturity.
Success Metrics and Competencies
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Five or more (5+) years of experience in DevOps engineering, cloud operations, or site reliability–focused roles, preferably in Azure.
Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles, identity, networking, and security concepts, including zero trust models.
Experience contributing to the design, implementation, or migration of Azure cloud solutions.
Strong knowledge of Azure DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation in cloud environments.
Hands-on experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD workflows using tools such as Terraform, YAML, and Git-based pipelines.
Experience working within Azure environments aligned to the Well-Architected Framework (WAF) principles.
Experience supporting or contributing to Azure Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) environments and Landing Zones.
Proficiency with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tooling for performance, reliability, and incident management.
Working knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).
Strong troubleshooting skills for diagnosing and resolving issues across CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and applications.
Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud environments preferred.
Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks such as CIS, NIST 800-53, and GDPR preferred.
Relevant cloud or DevOps certifications preferred.
About Bowman
Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.
Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $95,000 - $120,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
Mobility around an office environment.
Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.
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Job Description Disclaimer
Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here (https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf) . If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here (https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination) .
Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com .
Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please go here: https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please go here: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination.