Position Description
Overview:
We are looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to support critical systems in a secure, mission-driven environment. You will work across development and operations to streamline deployments, enhance performance, and enforce security best practices. This role focuses on infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipeline optimization, and Kubernetes-based container orchestration using modern DevSecOps tools and methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Automate deployments and configuration management across environments
Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, ArgoCD, and GitOps tools
Create and maintain Helm charts and OpenShift Operators
Build secure, FIPS-compliant container images using UBI9-minimal base images
Integrate systems with enterprise authentication (e.g., LDAP, SSO)
Monitor systems using Grafana, Kibana, and Nagios; define key metrics
Manage hybrid infrastructure with Terraform, Ansible, and OpenShift
Maintain operational and architectural documentation
Participate in Agile/Scrum processes and Operational Readiness Boards
Support on-call operations, incident response, and root cause analysis
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of IT experience, including 3+ years with Kubernetes (OpenShift preferred)
Experience building GitLab CI/CD pipelines and using GitOps practices
Proficient in scripting (Python, Bash) and container tools (Docker, Helm)
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph eligibility
Familiarity with system security, IAM, and compliance standards
Desired Qualifications:
Experience developing Kubernetes Operators and using the Operator SDK
Proficiency with Go programming
Certifications such as Security+, AWS DevOps, CKA