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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Overview

Open roles60
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Top cityColorado Springs, CO
Cities hiring16
Work type59% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Keysight Technologies
DevOps Intern
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Keysight Technologies
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DevOps Intern
Keysight Technologies
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
Technical Program Management
$30.34 - $32.68/hr
10,000+

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Experience Senior Living
Operations Specialist, New Development
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Experience Senior Living
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Operations Specialist, New Development
Experience Senior Living
Denver, Colorado
Accounting
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
$125k - $140k/yr

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Northrop Grumman
Principal DevOps Engineer (AHT)
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Principal DevOps Engineer (AHT)
Northrop Grumman
Aurora, Colorado
Cloud Architecture
Cloud Engineering
Cybersecurity
$114k - $171k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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FTI Defense
Senior DevOps Engineer
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FTI Defense
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Senior DevOps Engineer
FTI Defense
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Cloud Architecture
Cloud Engineering
Cybersecurity
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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KBR
Principal DevOps Engineer
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KBR
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Principal DevOps Engineer
KBR
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$142k - $213k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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DevOps Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Colorado Springs
21 jobs
Denver
14 jobs
Aurora
5 jobs
Boulder
5 jobs
Littleton
3 jobs
Westminster
2 jobs
Aspen
1 job
Golden
1 job
Windsor
1 job

DevOps Job Market in Colorado

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

Who's Hiring

Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman5 open roles
Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services4 open roles
KBR
KBR3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Distribution & Wholesale

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, Accenture Federal Services, and KBR, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 67% of devops openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 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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