DevOps Engineer

About the Role

Our team solves unique and challenging intelligence problems for a Special Operations customer. This work is as close to the mission as a technologist can get, so the environment is fast-paced: team members face rapidly-changing requirements and priorities as mission needs evolve. If you hate monotony and want to use your skills to have a direct impact on real-world operational success, this is the project for you.

We are a multi-faceted software development and systems administration team working to build and maintain software applications backed by a self-managed cloud infrastructure (OpenStack) with a true big-data footprint (over 10 petabytes). Our diverse background of experience in mission support and software development serves as a catalyst to solve unique and challenging intelligence problems in support of special operations analysts and their on-going activities. Prototyping and frequent, iterative feedback are core to our delivery approach, anchored by a need to work quickly in support of our missions.

The technical stack is quite robust and includes Java, Python, C#, C/C++, Geospatial tools, Big Data and Graph Products (Hadoop, MapReduce, Spark, ElasticSearch, Neo4j), Linux, OpenStack, AWS, Ansible, SQL/NoSQL, Text Processing, Cloud Services, Containerization, Infrastructure as Code (IAC), and more. Work on this program takes place in the Herndon, VA area (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI clearance and a willingness to obtain a CI Poly.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage highly available applications to ensure system reliability and scalability
• Write clean, maintainable code (e.g., Python, Go, Java, or similar) to automate cybersecurity workflows
• Build and maintain custom CLI tools, APIs, and dashboards that streamline the developer experience
• Implement and maintain HashiCorp Nomad clusters and Kubernetes clusters for workload orchestration
• Execute DNS configuration, management, and performance tuning for enterprise-grade systems
• Develop and implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar
• Build and manage multiple CI/CD pipelines with GitLab or equivalent tools to automate deployments and streamline development workflows for rapid development and integration
• Perform system monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Automate security testing and monitoring within the DevOps workflows using ACAS and Trivy
• Analyze cybersecurity scan findings and work with the cybersecurity team to identify false positive findings
• Assist the cybersecurity team in assembling the required Body of Evidence to submit for False Positive exceptions
• Assist the cybersecurity team in assembling the required Body of Evidence to submit containerized and non-containerized software packages for enterprise software approval
• Integrate static code analysis tools such as GitLab SAST, Fortify or Sonarqube and other security mechanisms into CI/CD pipelines
• Build and maintain custom tools to automate cybersecurity analysis and correlation workflows as new cybersecurity compliance requirements emerge
• Perform cybersecurity remediation on DevOps managed Virtual Machines to include OS patching, OS STIGing, and software package updates
• Build, maintain, and monitor configuration management of release products
• Troubleshoot and resolve network, automation pipelines, and infrastructure issues

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to obtain a CI polygraph
• Minimum of 5+ years of industry experience as a DevOps engineer
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience)
• Strong programming skills in at least one language (e.g., Python, Go, Java, C#, or similar)
• Strong expertise in cloud environments, including deployment, optimization, and troubleshooting
• Proven track record in building and operating Cloud Native Applications using tools like Kubernetes and Docker
• Experience in managing, integrating, and utilizing PKI certificates for user and Non-Person-Entity Authentication and Authorization
• In-depth experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent
• Solid experience in creating and managing CI/CD build pipelines using GitLab or similar tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, or equivalent languages
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with security best practices in DevOps pipelines (e.g., Trivy, Grype, GitLab SAST, Sonarqube, etc.)
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack
• Strong knowledge of networking and load balancing technologies
• Experience with source configuration management tools such as Git
• CI & CD development experience with technologies like Bash, Jenkins, or GitLab
• Experience with automated deployment technologies such as Cloud Formation, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
• Cloud Technologies deployment experience
• Open-source application deployments and maintenance
• Custom source application deployments and maintenance
• Moderate LINUX system administration experience (RedHat, Rocky Linux, Alma Linux, or similar)
• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, web services, and SQL databases
• Experience working in an Agile environment

Nice to Have

• Security+ or comparable certification for privileged user access
• Experience with distributed processing methods and tools, such as REST APIs, microservices, IaaS/PaaS services
• Experience developing and deploying web services
• Experience in implementing Docker STIGs
• Experience with technical cybersecurity remediation in the context of a Continuous Monitoring (CONMON) program
• RHCSA or LPIC1/LPIC2 certifications or equivalent
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification
• Docker Certified Associate

Pay

Virginia Pay Range: $100,000—$150,000 USD

Benefits

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k with generous company match
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Award Programs
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events