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Cloud, DevOps, or Systems Engineer (U.S. Citizen, TS/SCI with Polygraph)

Task Force Talent

Arlington, VA • $150,000 to $260,000 / yr • 10/9/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Task Force Talent is recruiting cloud engineers, DevOps engineers, systems engineers, and network engineers for a government contractor client. The opening is in Arlington, Virginia.

Salary range: $150K to $260K, depending on experience level.

Full-time, in-office (usually in a SCIF).

U.S. citizens with an active TS/SCI with full-scope polygraph only. We cannot sponsor clearances or visas.

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The work:

  • Design, build, and operate cloud and hybrid infrastructure.
  • Automate deployment with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Engineer, integrate, and maintain systems and networks for mission programs.
  • Further details will be provided to qualified applicants.

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Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI with full-scope polygraph.
  • Experience with AWS or Azure, Linux, and scripting (Python or Bash).
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, or Ansible.
  • Experience with VMware, networking, or systems engineering processes is useful for some roles.
  • Relevant certifications (for example, AWS, Security+, or CISSP) are a plus.

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Interview process:

The process starts with a phone screen with Task Force Talent, followed by technical interviews with the client. Contingent offers are usually made within one to two weeks.

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About Task Force Talent:

We recruit science, engineering, security, and business professionals, from entry level to executive, for leading companies.

Our clients range from early-stage ventures to the Fortune 500, including government contractors.

We are an established source of candidates for positions that require a U.S. security clearance.

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