DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI w/ Poly

Clearance Level: Must currently possess an active Top Secret SCI + Polygraph security clearance.

About the role

Support the deployment of systems and capabilities centered on a comprehensive motion imagery software suite as a Systems Engineer (DevOps). You will operate within a non-internet accessible on-prem hybrid environment built primarily on Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of DevOps skills, including development and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, Java, C#).
• Leverage Linux OS and systems engineering experience.
• Utilize source code management tools (Git, etc.) and artifact repositories (Nexus/Artifactory, container registries).
• Work with automation tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, and Rundeck.
• Use build/packaging tools like Gradle, Maven, and Poetry.
• Employ DevSecOps principles, including strict configuration management, configuration-as-code, and continuous delivery.
• Build, secure, and operate containers in a dynamic environment.
• Work in a Kubernetes-based environment, including:
  • Understanding how Kubernetes works.
  • Using and/or administering Kubernetes clusters.
  • Building and deploying workloads using Helm.
• Apply knowledge of container and Linux host networking.
• Work with Apache Kafka and the Elastic stack.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational, coordination, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Solve complex problems in dynamic environments.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance (required).
• Five or more years of related DevOps engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related field, OR equivalent four years of job-related experience, OR a Master's degree with three or more years of job-related experience.
• US Citizenship (required).
• On-site work at the customer location in McLean, VA.

Skills

• DevOps practices and principles.
• Scripting and development (Bash, Python, Java, C#).
• Linux operating systems.
• Source code management (Git).
• Kubernetes and Helm.
• Automation tools (Ansible, Jenkins, Rundeck).
• Build/packaging tools (Gradle, Maven, Poetry).
• Containerization and networking.
• Apache Kafka and Elastic stack.

Benefits

• 401K with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, military leave, bereavement, and jury duty.
• Short- and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel accident insurance.
• Internal mobility team dedicated to career growth.
• Professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications.
• Flexible work weeks where possible.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $153,000 - $207,000. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements.

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.
• Onsite work location: USA VA McLean.