Full-Time
Cloud Infrastructure Devops Engineer
Posted on 9/17/2025
Spry Methods
51-200 employees
IT and cybersecurity services for government
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Reston, VA, USA
Hybrid
 DevOps & Infrastructure (2) |
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- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent
- 8+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or related engineering roles.
- Deep hands-on expertise with Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, GitLab CI, and ArgoCD in production environments.
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their core services (compute, storage, networking, IAM, serverless functions).
- Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automating deployments using GitOps practices.
- Proficient in Linux system administration and infrastructure automation using Python.
- Develop and maintain reusable Terraform scripts, modify and run infrastructure code from existing modules, and troubleshoot deployment issues across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
- Develop new Ansible playbooks, and modify, troubleshoot, and maintain existing Ansible code to automate infrastructure configuration and management tasks.
- Configure, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters including networking, storage, security, service mesh, and load balancer configuration; use tools like Helm for deployment, and monitor and troubleshoot cluster performance.
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab CI and ArgoCD; write and optimize pipeline scripts for automated testing and deployment; leverage GitOps practices for managing infrastructure and application delivery.
- Experience deploying and managing Kafka on Kubernetes, including performance tuning, scaling, and monitoring in a production environment
Spry Methods provides IT and cybersecurity solutions for enterprise and government clients. It offers services such as cybersecurity management, intelligence operations, data assurance, IT infrastructure support, software development, and program management, all designed to defend assets and streamline operations. The company works through a combination of security processes and integrated IT operations, backed by ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Level 3 certifications to ensure consistent quality. Its differentiators include a strong focus on mission-critical, government and enterprise work, a track record of securing high-profile contracts like the CIO SP3 Small Business Contract, and a talent-driven culture that emphasizes hiring top professionals. The goal is to help clients digitally transform their operations while improving security and efficiency.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
McLean, Virginia
Founded
2001
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Amanda Rhames joined as VP Strategy in March 2026 to drive federal growth.
- Jim Hegerty appointed VP Innovation in April 2025 for tech modernization.
- Spry recruits AI Platform Developers to expand into AI government solutions.
What critics are saying
- Rapid C-suite hires since 2021 signal leadership instability and retention issues.
- Federal contract dependency risks 30-50% revenue loss without commercial diversification.
- Small business status exposes Spry to acquisition by Booz Allen or Leidos within 24-48 months.
What makes Spry Methods unique
- Spry Methods holds ISO 9001:2015, CMMI Level 3, ISO 20000:2018, and ISO 27001:2018 certifications.
- Spry secured CIO SP3 Small Business Contract for federal IT solutions.
- Spry provides C4IT, intel analysis, and national security services to DoD and intelligence communities.
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Company News
Spry Methods welcomes Amanda Rhames as its new Vice President of Strategy. March 6, 2026 Spry Methods is excited to announce that Amanda Rhames has joined as its new Vice President of Strategy. Amanda brings more than two decades of experience supporting complex federal programs, leading high-impact initiatives, and guiding organizations through growth and transformation. Her background spans driving large-scale federal modernization and technology efforts in mission-critical environments, managing multimillion-dollar programs with a strong focus on operational excellence, and building long-term relationships across the federal community while advising senior leaders on strategy, policy, and organizational priorities. Her combination of strategic vision, hands-on expertise, and deep understanding of the federal landscape positions her to play a pivotal role in its continued growth. In this role, she will guide the company's strategic direction, identify emerging opportunities, enhance pursuit and delivery processes, and ensure the organization remains positioned to provide exceptional value to its government partners - all while contributing to Spry's agile and collaborative culture. Quote from Chief Operating Officer, Nichole Gohman: "Amanda's arrival marks an exciting moment for Spry. Her depth of experience and ability to navigate the complexities of federal programs bring a powerful new dimension to our leadership team. She has a proven record of driving meaningful progress, strengthening organizations, and advancing initiatives that truly matter to government missions. We're confident that her perspective and leadership will accelerate our growth and enhance the value we deliver to our clients." Quote from Amanda Rhames: "I'm excited to step into this role and help guide Spry's strategic direction during such a pivotal time for the company and the federal landscape. Spry's mission-driven focus, commitment to innovation, and strong culture of partnership make it an exceptional environment to contribute and drive meaningful impact. I look forward to deepening partnerships that enable us to deliver maximum value and empower our clients to succeed in a rapidly advancing technology landscape." Join Spry Methods, Inc. in welcoming Amanda Rhames to Spry! About Spry: Spry is a certified Small Business headquartered in McLean, VA. Spry provides Enterprise, C4IT, Management, and Cyber Solutions to the federal government and commercial entities. Founded in 2001, Spry Methods was built on the foundation of combining industry knowledge with unmatched responsiveness to produce results for its customers. Its goal is to build a business dedicated to the maximization of value for all stakeholders starting with its employees, its customers, and its community. Spry Methods, Inc. recognize that talented and dedicated employees are its most valued assets and the foundation of its success. Guided by these principles, Spry Methods, Inc. has established an impressive track record of proven past performance serving its customers within the Commercial, Federal Civilian, DoD, and Intelligence Communities. A CMMI Level 3 certified and ISO 9001:2008 registered company, Spry is committed to quality and continuous improvement. Visit https://www.sprymethods.com for more information.
McLean, VA - April 2025 - Spry Methods, a leading provider of mission-focused technology, cybersecurity, and program management solutions for government clients, is proud to announce the appointment of Stuart Nachman as Vice President, Department of Defense.
McLean, VA - April 2025 - Spry Methods, a leading provider of technology solutions to federal law enforcement, defense, and civilian agencies, proudly announces the appointment of Jim Hegerty as its new Vice President of Innovation and Modernization.
In 2021, former federal chief information officer Basil Parker was appointed senior vice president of strategic initiatives at Spry.