DevOps Engineer Jobs in Virginia

DevOps Engineer jobs in Virginia are concentrated in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads area, where defense contractors, federal agencies, and technology firms drive sustained demand for cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipeline, and Kubernetes expertise. Employers with a long-standing presence in the state include Leidos, SAIC, and Booz Allen Hamilton, all of which maintain large engineering teams supporting government and commercial clients. Openings range from mid-level engineers to principal architects, making Virginia one of the most active markets in the country for this role. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles165+
Top employerBooz Allen Hamilton
Top cityChantilly, VA
Cities hiring26
Work type70% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Booz Allen Hamilton
DevOps Engineer
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DevOps Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton
McLean, Virginia
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$62k - $141k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Chenega Corporation
DevOps Engineer Senior
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Chenega Corporation
New 23h ago
DevOps Engineer Senior
Chenega Corporation
Reston, Virginia
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$120k - $140k/yr
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Northrop Grumman
DevOps Engineer/ Principal DevOps Engineer (AHT)
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DevOps Engineer/ Principal DevOps Engineer (AHT)
Northrop Grumman
Fairfax, Virginia
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$92k - $171k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Northrop Grumman
Sr Principal DevOps Engineer (AHT)
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Northrop Grumman
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Sr Principal DevOps Engineer (AHT)
Northrop Grumman
Fairfax, Virginia
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$142k - $213k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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PenFed Credit Union
Engineer I, IT - Salesforce DevOps
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PenFed Credit Union
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Engineer I, IT - Salesforce DevOps
PenFed Credit Union
McLean, Virginia
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$69k - $122k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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DevOps Engineer Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Herndon
17 jobs
Arlington
16 jobs
Springfield
12 jobs
Reston
11 jobs
Sterling
11 jobs
Fairfax
5 jobs
Manassas
5 jobs

DevOps Engineer Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Booz Allen Hamilton
    Booz Allen Hamilton16
  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman7
  • General Dynamics Information Technology
    General Dynamics Information Technology7
  • VTG Defense
    VTG Defense5
  • CACI International
    CACI International4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Technology & Software
  • Banking & Financial Services

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in DevOps engineer jobs across Virginia.

  • Active or obtainable DoD security clearance, often Secret or above
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Proficiency with containerization and orchestration tools including Docker and Kubernetes
  • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar
  • Scripting ability in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and infrastructure tasks
  • Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Ansible

DevOps Engineer Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a devops engineer in Virginia?

Virginia does not require a state-issued license to work as a devops engineer. Most employers in the state expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, though candidates with equivalent hands-on experience are regularly considered. Because a large share of Virginia openings sit inside defense and federal contracting environments, obtaining a DoD security clearance early in your career is one of the most valuable steps you can take to expand your options.

Which companies hire devops engineers in Virginia?

Virginia devops engineer roles are posted by Booz Allen Hamilton, Northrop Grumman, and General Dynamics Information Technology and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Northern Virginia's concentration of defense contractors and federal IT service firms makes it one of the most consistently active regions in the country for this role.

Which Virginia cities have the most devops engineer jobs?

Chantilly, McLean, and Herndon account for the largest share of devops engineer openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia cities like Reston, McLean, and Arlington drive the bulk of listings because of the dense cluster of federal agencies, intelligence community contractors, and cloud infrastructure firms headquartered there, while Richmond adds commercial banking and healthcare technology demand and Hampton Roads reflects military and naval systems work.

Are there remote devops engineer jobs in Virginia?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 30% of devops engineer openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves cloud consoles, pipelines, and code rather than physical infrastructure. The roles most likely to require in-office or on-site presence are those tied to classified government networks or secure facilities, where a clearance and physical access are both required.

How can I get hired as a devops engineer in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving from a related role such as systems administrator, IT support technician, or software developer into a junior devops or site reliability position. Large Virginia employers including Leidos, SAIC, and Booz Allen Hamilton run associate and early-career programs that accept candidates without direct devops titles. Building a portfolio of infrastructure-as-code projects, earning an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or similar entry-level cloud credential, and applying for roles labeled junior engineer or DevOps associate will give you a concrete edge in Virginia's competitive market.

Where can I find and apply to devops engineer jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to devops engineer jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location preference, then apply directly to the employer.

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