DevOps Jobs in Colorado
DevOps jobs in Colorado are concentrated in Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, where companies like Lockheed Martin, Palantir, and Dish Network maintain deep engineering teams and hire at every level from junior engineer to principal architect. The most in-demand specialties are cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure, CI/CD pipeline automation, and Kubernetes orchestration, reflecting the heavy aerospace, defense tech, and SaaS presence across the Front Range. Colorado ranks among the most active markets in the country for DevOps talent. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a DevOps Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Aurora, CO to support on-premises mission systems by operating, maintaining, and incrementally enhancing existing DevOps and platform solutions. The engineer will work within established architectures and standards rather than designing new solutions, focusing on reliability, security, and continuous improvement of current environments. The position can be based in Fairfax, VA.
In this job, you will:
Operate and maintain existing GitLab CI/CD infrastructure including patching and permissions. Advise on updates to jobs, runners, variables, and approvals to improve stability and throughput.
Administer Nexus artifact repositories including patching, backups, access management, repository configuration, cleanup/retention policies, and routine health checks.
Maintain Apache NiFi infrastructure including patching, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and implementing changes defined by senior engineers.
Support installation and day-to-day operations of Kubernetes on-prem clusters, including patching, storage management, deployments, rollouts/rollbacks, configuration updates, and resource adjustments.
Maintain and extend monitoring and alerting using Grafana and Prometheus for on-prem infrastructure and applications, including patching, access control, refining dashboards, alert rules, and service onboarding within existing observability patterns.
Implement incremental improvements to existing DevOps tooling and workflows (e.g., adding tests, improving pipeline stages, automating manual steps) consistent with established designs and security baselines.
Perform routine incident response and problem resolution for build, deployment, and runtime issues across CI/CD, Kubernetes, Nexus, NiFi, and supporting services.
Apply existing security and compliance controls across the DevOps toolchain: secrets management, access controls, certificate and credential rotation, image scanning, and log retention in accordance with program requirements.
Follow formal change management processes, including documenting changes, participating in reviews, and updating runbooks, SOPs, and technical documentation.
Collaborate with senior engineers, system administrators, and developers to implement improvements and operational changes defined by leads and architects.
Other duties as assigned
This position can be staffed at a level 2 or 3 based on the basic qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications:
Level 2: Bachelor’s in STEM degree with 2 years of professional experience; Master’s in STEM degree with 0 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Level 3: Bachelor’s in STEM degree with 5 years of professional experience; Master’s in STEM degree with 3 years of professional experience; PhD with 0 years of experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Full Scope Polygraph.
Relevant DevOps, site reliability, or systems engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience maintaining GitLab CI/CD in an on-prem environment
Practical experience administering Nexus repositories
Experience supporting Apache NiFi infrastructure
Working knowledge of on-prem Kubernetes operations
Experience using Grafana and Prometheus in an on-prem context
Proficiency with Linux systems administration fundamentals and at least one scripting language (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation and operational tasks.
Familiarity with operating in secure, classified, or highly regulated on-prem environments and adherence to associated processes (security, configuration control, and auditing).
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; ability to methodically diagnose issues across multiple interconnected services.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using Helm and Rancher
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) for maintaining existing on-prem infrastructure definitions and playbooks.
Experience with log aggregation and analysis platforms in on-prem environments (e.g., ELK/EFK or similar).
Experience working within formal change control and release management processes.
Exposure to microservices running on Kubernetes and related operational patterns (service discovery, scaling, health checks).
Behavioral Competencies
Operational ownership: Proactively monitors, maintains, and improves existing on-prem systems and DevOps toolchains.
Continuous improvement mindset: Identifies and implements incremental enhancements within established architectures and constraints.
Team collaboration: Works closely with senior engineers, system administrators, security, and development teams to execute defined technical directions.
Discipline and rigor: Adheres to security, configuration management, and documentation expectations in a classified on-prem environment.
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a DevOps Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Aurora, CO to support on-premises mission systems by operating, maintaining, and incrementally enhancing existing DevOps and platform solutions. The engineer will work within established architectures and standards rather than designing new solutions, focusing on reliability, security, and continuous improvement of current environments. The position can be based in Fairfax, VA.
In this job, you will:
Operate and maintain existing GitLab CI/CD infrastructure including patching and permissions. Advise on updates to jobs, runners, variables, and approvals to improve stability and throughput.
Administer Nexus artifact repositories including patching, backups, access management, repository configuration, cleanup/retention policies, and routine health checks.
Maintain Apache NiFi infrastructure including patching, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and implementing changes defined by senior engineers.
Support installation and day-to-day operations of Kubernetes on-prem clusters, including patching, storage management, deployments, rollouts/rollbacks, configuration updates, and resource adjustments.
Maintain and extend monitoring and alerting using Grafana and Prometheus for on-prem infrastructure and applications, including patching, access control, refining dashboards, alert rules, and service onboarding within existing observability patterns.
Implement incremental improvements to existing DevOps tooling and workflows (e.g., adding tests, improving pipeline stages, automating manual steps) consistent with established designs and security baselines.
Perform routine incident response and problem resolution for build, deployment, and runtime issues across CI/CD, Kubernetes, Nexus, NiFi, and supporting services.
Apply existing security and compliance controls across the DevOps toolchain: secrets management, access controls, certificate and credential rotation, image scanning, and log retention in accordance with program requirements.
Follow formal change management processes, including documenting changes, participating in reviews, and updating runbooks, SOPs, and technical documentation.
Collaborate with senior engineers, system administrators, and developers to implement improvements and operational changes defined by leads and architects.
Other duties as assigned
This position can be staffed at a level 2 or 3 based on the basic qualifications below.
Basic Qualifications:
Level 2: Bachelor’s in STEM degree with 2 years of professional experience; Master’s in STEM degree with 0 years of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Level 3: Bachelor’s in STEM degree with 5 years of professional experience; Master’s in STEM degree with 3 years of professional experience; PhD with 0 years of experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
Requires an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at time of application
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Full Scope Polygraph.
Relevant DevOps, site reliability, or systems engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience maintaining GitLab CI/CD in an on-prem environment
Practical experience administering Nexus repositories
Experience supporting Apache NiFi infrastructure
Working knowledge of on-prem Kubernetes operations
Experience using Grafana and Prometheus in an on-prem context
Proficiency with Linux systems administration fundamentals and at least one scripting language (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation and operational tasks.
Familiarity with operating in secure, classified, or highly regulated on-prem environments and adherence to associated processes (security, configuration control, and auditing).
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; ability to methodically diagnose issues across multiple interconnected services.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using Helm and Rancher
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) for maintaining existing on-prem infrastructure definitions and playbooks.
Experience with log aggregation and analysis platforms in on-prem environments (e.g., ELK/EFK or similar).
Experience working within formal change control and release management processes.
Exposure to microservices running on Kubernetes and related operational patterns (service discovery, scaling, health checks).
Behavioral Competencies
Operational ownership: Proactively monitors, maintains, and improves existing on-prem systems and DevOps toolchains.
Continuous improvement mindset: Identifies and implements incremental enhancements within established architectures and constraints.
Team collaboration: Works closely with senior engineers, system administrators, security, and development teams to execute defined technical directions.
Discipline and rigor: Adheres to security, configuration management, and documentation expectations in a classified on-prem environment.
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DevOps Job Market in Colorado
A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman10
- CACI International4
- Lockheed Martin3
- General Dynamics Mission Systems3
- KBR2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Automotive
- Electronics & Hardware
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in DevOps jobs across Colorado.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
- Proficiency in container orchestration with Kubernetes and Docker in production environments
- Strong cloud platform skills in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud with relevant certifications preferred
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
- Scripting ability in Python, Bash, or Go for automation and operational tooling
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability stacks including Prometheus, Grafana, or Datadog
DevOps Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a devops in Colorado?
DevOps roles in Colorado have no state-issued license or registration requirement, so the path runs through a combination of formal education and demonstrated technical skill. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience. Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, or Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer carry real weight with Colorado hiring managers, particularly at aerospace and defense contractors along the Front Range.
How much do DevOpses make in Colorado?
DevOpses in Colorado earn a median of about $138,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,480 for the lowest 10% to over $213,010 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire devopss in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring devopss in Colorado include Northrop Grumman, CACI International, and Lockheed Martin, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's mix of aerospace primes, defense contractors, and SaaS companies creates sustained demand across both security-cleared and commercial DevOps roles throughout the Denver metro and Boulder corridor.
Which Colorado cities have the most devops jobs?
Colorado Springs, Denver, and Aurora account for the largest share of devops openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market as the state's primary tech hub, with Boulder drawing SaaS and startup roles, and Colorado Springs supported by a dense cluster of defense contractors and military installations that require DevOps engineers with security clearances.
Are there remote devops jobs in Colorado?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 53% of devops openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally the role's work translates to distributed teams. Infrastructure automation, pipeline management, and cloud operations are particularly well-suited to remote arrangements, though roles tied to classified government or defense contracts typically require on-site presence in Colorado Springs or the Denver metro.
How can I get hired as a devops in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior site reliability engineer or systems administrator role at one of Colorado's mid-size SaaS companies or managed service providers, where cross-training into DevOps practices is common. Lockheed Martin and Raytheon run associate engineer programs in Colorado that accept candidates with internship-level cloud experience. Building a public portfolio on GitHub demonstrating Terraform configurations and a working CI/CD pipeline gives candidates without commercial experience a concrete signal to share with hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to devops jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to devops jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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