DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Kubernetes and Container Orchestration, Configuration Management, CI/CD, Automation, AWS, Linux systems administration, Scripting in Bash and Programming in Python, and a background in Big Data solutions. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the monitoring, reliability and scalability of our services. Work is performed in a hybrid environment (on average 1–2 days a week) with a great team.

Responsibilities

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
• Support development and deployment of non-cloud (Edge) infrastructure of on-premise and portable equipment.
• Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services.
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the infrastructure.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues as necessary.
• Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development with a Bachelor’s in a related field; or 3 years relevant experience with a Master’s in a related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.
• Proficient in configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience with application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management.
• Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools.
• Comfortable in a terminal-based environment.
• Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of Agile software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites.
• DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (e.g., Security+) or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1–2 days per week at the San Antonio, TX office; flexibility to adapt to schedule changes as needed.

Preferred Requirements

• Current TS/SCI level clearance.
• Experience with big data technologies: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
• Experience with K9s, AWS CLI, and other AWS services like SNS, SQS, and Diode.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Financial and retirement plans
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Dependent care

Pay

Estimated salary range: $123,000 – $161,000 per year. Salary varies based on location, education, skills, experience, and contract-specific affordability.

Schedule

Hybrid work environment: average 1–2 days per week onsite at the San Antonio, TX office. Onsite frequency and locations may vary based on customer/company support requirements and contract needs. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes.